Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare professional opportunity is located in Wausau, Wisconsin, within an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This 13-week contract involves working in a short stay observation unit with a high patient turnover, focusing on patients with conditions such as anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, and pre- and post-operative urology and gastrointestinal cases. The position requires float duties across inpatient units, a rotating shift schedule, and adherence to established clinical protocols.
Job Details:
- Position: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Nurse
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts; minimum of 48 hours per week
- Certifications: Wisconsin RN License, BLS, ACLS (AHA or ARC), NIH Stroke Scale highly preferred; EKG exam required during compliance
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant RN experience; one previous travel assignment required
- Charting System: EPIC
- Unit Description: Observation unit with 8 beds, specializing in short stay care with an average length of stay up to 48 hours
- Patient Population: Patients with anemia, cellulitis, COPD, dehydration, pre- and post-op urology and GI procedures, managing drips such as Cardiac Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, and Heparin
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Float Requirements: Float to all inpatient units, including intermediate care and clinical transitional units; ability to read and interpret EKG strips and take an EKG exam during compliance
- Additional Information:
- Unit is high-paced with frequent admissions and discharges
- Candidate must be resilient, adaptable, and able to manage change effectively
- Social and collaborative skills are essential to ensure positive patient experiences
- Scrub colors may be any color; GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation and holidays. During flu season, vaccination decliners must wear masks at all times.
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 #1293931. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intermediate 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