Travel Nurse RN - Trauma ICU - $2,210 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit Trauma in Madison, WI. This position involves providing high-level care to critically ill adult trauma, surgical, and medical patients in a fast-paced, 24-bed ICU within a Level One Trauma Center. The role requires hands-on expertise with advanced life support therapies, including ECMO and continuous dialysis, and active involvement in evidence-based research and emergency response efforts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, including every other weekend rotation and some holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license, at least 2 years of ICU experience, Epic electronic health record experience, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, and pass Telemetry test with 80% or higher in two attempts, involving identification of lethal rhythms and dysrhythmias.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing arterial lines, chest tubes, BiPAP/CPAP, blood products, ventilated patients, central lines, renal failure, IV paralytics, medication titration, and invasive monitoring like Pulmonary Artery Lines/Swan Ganz. Knowledge of infection prevention, arrhythmia management, and trauma-specific procedures is desirable.
• Additional Information: The unit serves adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including ARDS, ECMO, sepsis, post-code care, GI bleeds, and post-operative management. Team members may need to float as required. Orientation hours are not specified.
• Location: University Hospital, Madison, WI. Parking permit required; other transportation options available. The organization is a Magnet-designated facility and ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital, renowned for leading healthcare, teaching, and research.

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 #1317627. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Trauma

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