Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,020 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves providing critical patient care within the ICU environment, with opportunities to float to Neuro ICU and Burn ICU settings as needed. The position requires adaptability to various patient care assignments, and prior experience with travel nursing and EPIC electronic health records is preferred.

Job Details:

• Shift Time: Nights
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 08/23/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; certifications such as BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); clinical experience in ICU, Neuro ICU, and Burn ICU preferred but not required; ability to float within skill set or to sites within 40 miles; experience with EPIC electronic health records; travel experience is advantageous; minimum of 0 years of experience; location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Neuro ICU and Burn ICU settings; prior travel nursing experience; familiarity with hospital SOPs and protocols.
• Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for patient assessments, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Flexibility to float between ICU units and locations as needed is essential. The role emphasizes adaptability and a strong foundation in critical care nursing practice.

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 #1293131. 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

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