Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse position located in an unspecified facility. The role involves providing advanced patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team, with the flexibility to float across local campuses as needed. The position requires quick candidate screening through phone calls or texts from a 405 area code.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: 2 years of previous experience required, at least 1 travel contract completed preferred, State license required, BLS required, ACLS required, NIHSS required, Driver's license required, work history/resume required, skills checklist completed within 1 year, license verification, copy of certifications, supervisory reference required at time of submission, must have taxable address outside of 50 miles from the facility (except Madison, which accepts local with a 10% rate reduction)
Preferred Qualifications: None specified
Additional Information: Orientation scheduled to begin on 10/26/2026. Candidate must be available for the employment period from 10/26/2026 to 01/25/2027. On-call duties are scheduled for weekends, every other week. Certifications required include BLS (AHA), NIHSS, ACLS (AHA). No experience minimum is specified beyond the general requirements.
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 #1322426. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, WI
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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