Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients across various ICU settings, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, and Trauma ICU. The nurse will work a 12-hour day shift, with responsibilities encompassing a broad range of high-acuity patient care and operating in a Magnet certified hospital that serves as a Level 1 Trauma Center. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within an academic and collaborative environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: WI RN license or compact RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification, 5 years of recent ICU experience, strong patient assessment skills, and basic arrhythmia knowledge. Proven experience with adult populations in ICU, IMC/Progressive/General care units, and cardiac monitoring is essential.
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience, additional certifications in trauma or critical care, and prior experience in a Level I trauma or academic hospital setting.
- Additional Information: Candidates must pass a telemetry interpretation exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts. The exam tests recognition of lethal rhythms and arrhythmias specific to adult and pediatric patients. Strict criteria apply, and failure may require submission of additional certification before attempting again. The role includes float rotation across ICU specialties as needed.
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 #1287389. 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
