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 ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Madison, WI This position involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients within the ICU setting. The role offers opportunities to work across multiple ICU specialties, supporting the organizations commitment to excellence in patient care and safety.
Job Details
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*, TNCC*; WI RN license or compact RN license required
Education Requirements: 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to, with a minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
Location Requirements: Must be within 50 miles of the facility; locals not accepted
Years of Experience: 5.0
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Experience with multiple ICU units such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, and IMC/Progressive/General care populations
Must pass telemetry test prior to start with strict passing criteria, including Adult and Pediatric exams, with up to three attempts allowed
Additional clinical requirements include proficiency in managing Ports, Arterial lines, ECMO, ICU-specific procedures, and dysrhythmia interpretation
Must be competent in multiple ICU specialties if more than two are listed
Float: Float rotation may be required, as travelers are expected to float as needed
Submittal Requirements: Pass/Fail telemetry exam, references, and submission of a cardiac interpretation review course if necessary
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: 2026-09-15
Cross Country Job ID #1303008. 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
Arterial Linesunmatched
Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neuro-Intensive Care Unitunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Standards of Careunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Testingunmatched
Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU)unmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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