Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Summit, 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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
An opportunity exists for experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurses in Summit, Wisconsin. This position involves providing specialized critical care to a variety of patient diagnoses, including respiratory, cardiac, trauma, and surgical cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.
Job Details:
- Location: Summit, Wisconsin
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Shift Times: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM and 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
- Schedule cycle: Made in 6-week increments
- Schedule: Nights (07:00 PM - 07:00 AM) for 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week
- Relevant experience: 2 years ICU experience
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (required), TNCC (preferred)
- Skills required: Ventilation/Trach management, tube/drain management, chest tubes, invasive line management (arterial line, CVP), cardiac rhythm interpretation (read and measure strips), surgical recovery, medication titration (sedation, pressors, cardiac, pain, paralytics), EPIC electronic medical record experience, abdominal pressure monitoring, EVDs, CVVH, IABP
- Support within the department: Charge RN typically manages patient assignment; 1-2 CNA per shift; bedside/centralized tele monitor; HUC on day shift; Break Buddy support; RT, Hospitalists, Intensivist, OT/PT/ST available 24/7
- Technology/Equipment: EPIC EMR (required), Alaris infusion pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, monitors, and unit-specific equipment
- Floating: Floating within hospital scope of practice and below; first float to other units possible with 1:4 patient ratio
- Orientation: 2 days including preceptor training and unit familiarization
- Other notes: Scrub color is professional solid color; free parking in designated areas; holiday expectation of 1 per contract; approval of up to 7 days off for RTO
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-24
Cross Country Job ID #1278944. 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