Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse - $2,171 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro ICU (Nights)

Location: Wausau, WI
Shift: Nights | 3x12s (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
Contract: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours per Week

Join a specialized Neuro ICU caring for critically ill neurological patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This assignment is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with strong neurological assessment skills who thrive in high-acuity critical care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for Neuro ICU patients, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), head injury, and neurosurgical cases.
• Perform detailed neurological assessments and monitor changes in patient condition.
• Assist with bedside ICU procedures, including line placement, intubation, bolt placement, and drain management.
• Care for patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs) and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring.
• Float between Neuro ICU, Medical Surgical ICU, and other critical care units within your scope of practice.

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin RN License
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Neuro ICU or Medical Surgical ICU background required
• Strong neurological assessment skills
• Experience with EVDs and ICP monitoring required
• Recent Epic EMR experience required
• Previous travel assignment preferred

Assignment Highlights

• 8-bed Neuro ICU
• Adult neurological critical care population
• Every other weekend and holiday
• Epic EMR
• Any scrub color permitted
• Eligible for up to 36 hours of low census during the contract

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance