Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,120 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: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 7 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) position is for a Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in a facility located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The role involves working in an 8-bed Neuro ICU unit focused on stroke, traumatic brain injury, head injury, and neurosurgical patients. The position offers a 7-week contract beginning on October 5, 2026, with 12-hour day shifts and a guaranteed minimum of 36 hours per week.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour days
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Guaranteed Hours Per Week: 36
• Position Description: PLEASE READ FACILITY FIXED NOTES FOR MORE DETAILS - Neuro ICU RN
• Contract Length: 7 weeks
• Shift Requirements: 12-hour days
• Float Requirements: Will float between Neuro Critical Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Medical Surgical ICU (MSICU) units; may float to other critical care and inpatient units as needed
• Weekend/Holiday Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Certifications Required: Wisconsin Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum Experience: 0 years minimum, with 2 years preferred, including experience in Med/Surg ICU and/or Neuro ICU with strong assessment skills in Neuro
• Charting Experience: EPIC preferred
• Unit Information: 8-bed Neuro ICU unit with Neuro patient focus from Med/Surg ICU, including Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Head Injury, and Neurosurgery patients. Experience with Neuro Interventionalists, External Ventricular Drains (EVDs), and Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring is a plus.
• Primary Procedures: Neuro assessments, bedside ICU procedures including line placement and intubation, bolt and drain placements in collaboration with Neurosurgery, and care for Neuro interventional patients
• Additional Notes: Must be a hard worker, resilient, adaptable to change, and able to manage independently. Scrub color can vary.
• Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
• Notes: During flu season, declination of flu and COVID vaccinations requires Mask use at all times, per policy.

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 #1287887. 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