Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,080 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves providing specialized critical care for high-acuity neonates within a Level IV NICU. The nurse will deliver comprehensive patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring family-centered support for the most vulnerable pediatric patients.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, with shifts starting between 7:00 am-7:30 pm and 7:00 pm-7:30 am, including work 2-3 weekends per 6-week cycle.
• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin registered nurse (RN) license or a valid compact license, at least 2 years of total Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience including a minimum of 1 year in a Level IV NICU. Must have experience with post-operative patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various modes of invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Certifications required are Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Epic electronic health record experience is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, NICU III experience, and PALS certification are advantageous.
• Additional Information: Must pass strict pass/fail telemetry exams, including adult and pediatric cardiac rhythms, with two attempts allowed. The unit cares for neonates less than 12 months of age, including those requiring complex surgical and medical management. Float to other pediatric units, including Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), is required as needed, with travel accommodations.

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 #1287119. 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 / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus