Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,150 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is sought in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized care for critically ill newborns requiring advanced medical and surgical interventions. The position is located in a 26-bed Level IV NICU within a pediatric medical and surgical center. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Shift: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.


• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license, at least 2 years of total NICU III / IV experience with a minimum of 1 year in a Level IV NICU, certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and experience with Epic electronic medical record system.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-operative patients, ventilator management, arterial line management, invasive and non-invasive ventilation modes, and various advanced neonatal procedures.


• Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, WI RN license or compact.


• Additional Information: Experience with catheter care, patient and family teaching, and managing high-acuity neonates is essential. This position requires the ability to work in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment, floating to other units as needed, and adhering to strict clinical protocols.

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 #1258511. 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 / Neonatal 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