Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,190 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The intensivist nurse specialist is sought for a medical-surgical intensive care unit located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing critical patient care in a 16-bed unit specializing in neuro and medical-surgical ICU cases. The position requires clinical expertise in stroke care, cerebral monitoring, and management of complex ICU procedures.

Job Details:

• Shift: 12-hour nights starting from 07/27/2026, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license, BLS, NIHSS, and ACLS certifications. A minimum of 2 years of ICU and MedSurg experience with strong neuro experience is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. CCRN certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Float: Float rotation may be required between Medical-Surgical ICU and Neuro ICU units, and possibly other critical care units as needed.
• Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week, starting on 07/27/2026.
• Additional Information: The unit may have low census periods, with work hours adjusted in 4 or 8-hour increments. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. The unit handles cases such as stroke, cerebral monitoring, drainage procedures, vents, drips, chest and spinal drains, and CRRT patients. The facility experiences a variety of trauma cases including motor vehicle and snowmobile accidents. The clinical team includes shift leaders, CNA, and LPN support staff. During flu season, vaccination is mandatory, and mask-wearing is required for unvaccinated staff.

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 #1274780. 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