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: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) position in Wausau, Wisconsin. This clinical role involves providing specialized neuro critical care to patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injuries, and neurosurgical cases. The position requires adaptability to float between units and perform neuro-specific bedside procedures, emphasizing assessment skills and resilience.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) License, BLS (American Heart Association or ARC), ACLS (American Heart Association or ARC), NIH Stroke Scale certification, Associate Degree or Certificate.
- Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience with neuro or med/surg ICU background, with at least one travel assignment; experience as a Neuro Interventionalist and familiarity with EVDs and ICP monitoring are advantageous.
- Float: Float rotation may be required between Neuro Critical Care ICU and Medical-Surgical ICU units, with potential to other inpatient critical care units.
- Additional Information: This neuro unit includes 8 beds serving patients with stroke, TBI, head injury, and neurosurgery. Procedures include neuro assessments, bedside ICU interventions, bolt/drain placements, and neuro patient monitoring. Flexibility for low census hours and adherence to infection control policies, including masking during flu season, are required. The contract begins on 09/14/2026 and is for 13 weeks.
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 #1296107. 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 / 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