Travel IMCU Registered Nurse - $2,330 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit, Madison, Wisconsin. This position provides care for adult and geriatric patients in intermediate care, acute medical, progressive care, and thoracic units. The role supports patients with thoracic, cardiac, oncology, and complex medical conditions while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and applying evidence-based nursing practices.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day/evening 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holiday coverage required. The schedule consists of 36 hours per week, with four 12-hour shifts accepted.
• Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a compact registered nurse license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA); a minimum of two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the submitted specialty; intermediate care, progressive care, stepdown, telemetry oncology, cardiac, and ventilator experience; transplant experience; experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, arterial lines, chest tubes, central lines, blood products, high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive airway management, insulin and vasoactive drips, cardiac procedures, surgical drains, wound care, and intravenous therapy.
• Preferred Qualifications: Thoracic experience; experience with esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resection surgery, cardiac surgery stepdown patients, arterial line management, ventilated patients, and Trauma Level I settings.
• Additional Information: The role supports patients with lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, thoracic procedures, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resections, cardiac surgery stepdown needs, and hospitalist-managed care. Responsibilities may include assisting with chest tube insertion, caring for ventilated patients, participating in rapid response and code teams, and working with patients requiring intermediate care or general care. A telemetry examination is required before the start of the assignment, with strict passing criteria and limited testing attempts. A required influenza vaccination applies, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.

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

Posted Date: 2026-10-24

Cross Country Job ID #1325563. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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