Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portage, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nurse is needed at a healthcare facility in Mississippi. This position involves providing specialized patient care for medical and surgical patients, including those with COVID-19, in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment during night shifts. The role emphasizes resilience, assertiveness, and proficiency in ICU and medical-surgical competencies.
Job Details
- Location: Mississippi
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse license (AHA or ARC certifications), BLS, ACLS, 2 years of ICU and Med/Surg experience, travel experience recommended, associate degree or certificate, must live outside 50 miles of the facility
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with COVID patient care and surgical procedures
- Additional Information:
- Unit handles medical and surgical patients including joint replacements and general surgical cases.
- 11 beds are dedicated to COVID-19 patients, located at one end of the unit.
- Candidate must be hard-working, resilient, change-adaptable, socially confident, assertive, team-oriented, and a skilled communicator.
- Must be willing to float to other units as needed, including Aspirus Stevens Point, Plover, and Riverview.
- Holiday rotation is required, including New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- During flu season, unvaccinated travelers are required to wear masks at all times.
- No additional on-call or back-up requirements, but on-call hours may be assigned for low census periods and will be counted towards unbillable hours.
- Orientation week hours are not billable, and guaranteed hours do not apply during this period.
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 #1335611. 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
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
