Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) RN Wausau, Wisconsin
A Neuro Critical Care unit Registered Nurse (RN) is needed to provide neuro-focused assessments and deliver basic bedside ICU procedures, including neuro-specific interventions. The role includes familiarity with external ventricular drains (EVDs) and intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, along with the ability to manage tasks independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour Nights shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend and every other holiday.
- Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Required Qualifications: Active Wisconsin RN license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)); National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); Associate Degree or Certificate; EPIC charting experience; Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with at least 1 travel assignment preferred; strong neuro assessment skills; Med/Surg Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and/or Neuro ICU background; familiarity with EVDs and ICP monitoring.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a Neuro Interventionalist is a plus.
- Additional Information: The Neuro Critical Care unit serves a neuro population including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), head injury, and neurosurgery patients. Main procedures include neuro assessments and basic bedside ICU procedures such as line placement and intubation, along with bolt and drain bedside placements with neurosurgery and, in future state, care for neuro interventional patients. On-call/call-back requirements are not required. Candidates should be prepared to manage potential low census in hour-increment adjustments; this is not considered on-call.
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 #1275213. 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 Neurological
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
