Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,955 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The neurological Intensive Care Unit registered nurse (ICU RN) position is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized neurocritical care to patients with neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, head injury, and neurosurgical cases. Candidates are required to bring their Wisconsin registered nursing license on the first day of the assignment. This is an 11-week contract with guaranteed hours, requiring attendance for 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Neurological
• Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM 7:30 PM, minimum 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin RN license; Associate Degree or Certificate; BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross); NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; minimum of 2 years clinical experience with previous travel experience preferred; background in Medical/Surgical ICU and/or Neuro ICU with strong assessment skills in neurology; familiarity with external ventricular drains (EVDs) and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring; experience in neuro assessments and bedside procedures such as line placement and intubation.
• Experience: 0 years minimum, with 2 years preferred.
• Float Requirements: Must float between Neuro Critical Care ICU and Medical/Surgical ICU units as needed, possibly to other critical care and inpatient units.
• Additional Information:
  • Contract length is 11 weeks.
  • Guaranteed hours per week are 48, with OT available after 48 hours worked.
  • No on-call or callback required.
  • Unit will typically experience low census in 4-hour increments; may request working only 4 or 8 hours of a shift.
  • The unit operates on every other weekend and holiday rotation.
  • Vaccinations required during flu season include flu and COVID-19 vaccines; masking is mandatory for those declining vaccinations.
  • Scrub colors can be any color.
  • During holidays, the unit may be closed, but traveler is guaranteed set hours per week outside of holiday closures.
  • The traveler is expected to manage independently, be resilient, and adapt well to change.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1272472. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Neurological

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus