Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,290 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Intermediate Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse opportunity is available in the Intermediate Care Unit at a healthcare facility located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing skilled patient care in an observation unit setting, with a focus on reading and interpreting electrocardiograms (EKGs). Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Position: Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 AM 7:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license, associate degree or certificate, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (AHA or ARC), minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, EPIC charting experience, ability to read and interpret EKG strips, and at least one prior travel assignment.
• Preferred Qualifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) highly preferred.
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, working every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Additional Information:
  • GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation week.
  • Traveler is guaranteed set hours per week, except during holidays when the unit is closed.
  • During flu season, travelers declining flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are required to wear masks at all times, in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Ability to work in observation settings involving patients with conditions such as anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and post-op Urology and GI issues.
  • Must be capable of reading and interpreting patient strips and taking an EKG exam during compliance.
  • Ability to work independently, manage change, and collaborate effectively with team members is desired.

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 #1275019. 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 / Intermediate Care Unit

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