Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,215 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: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) registered nurses are needed for a 13-week contract in Wausau, Wisconsin. This position involves working in a Neuro Critical Care Unit, providing specialized assessments and bedside procedures for neurology patients, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurosurgery cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of orientation.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, WI
• Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM 7:30 PM
• Schedule: 36 hours per week with every other weekend and holiday shifts
• Required Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Wisconsin RN License, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or ARC, and NIHSS. A minimum of 2 years of experience is required, with a strong background in Med/Surg ICU and/or Neuro ICU, including neuro assessments and basic ICU bedside procedures (e.g., line placement, intubation). Familiarity with external ventricular drains (EVDs) and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is preferred.
• Additional Information: Experience working as a Neuro Interventionalist is a plus. Candidates should be resilient, able to manage change well, work independently, and complete tasks in a timely manner. Scrub colors are flexible.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years, ideally with travel ICU/neuro assignments.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.
• Education: Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Vaccinations: Mandatory flu and COVID vaccination; masks required if declined during flu season.
• Float: Will float between Neuro Critical Care ICU and Medical/Surgical ICU units, with possible fill-in for other critical care or inpatient units.
• Additional notes: This role requires a hard-working, resilient, adaptable, and socially capable candidate who can handle independently managing tasks and responsibilities.

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 #1271219. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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