Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Licensed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized neurocritical care to patients with neurological conditions such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, seizures, spinal surgeries, and neuro-intensive diagnoses. The nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in a Level III Trauma Center with comprehensive stroke center designation.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Shift times are from 07:00 PM to 07:00 AM or 07:00 AM to 07:00 PM, in six-week cycle rotations.
Required Qualifications:
Valid Wisconsin Nursing License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Stroke Scale certification (NIHSS)
At least 4 years of clinical ICU experience, with a focus on neurocritical care preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH/CRRT) and External Ventricular Drain (EVD) management.
Support within the Department:
Critical Care Nurse Practitioners: 2 on Day shifts
Hospitalists and Intensivists available 24/7, with additional support from Respiratory Therapists, Phlebotomists, and Telemetry staff.
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: EPIC experience required
Alaris IV pumps, GE monitors, Medtronic EVDs, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems.
Floating: Support areas include the Emergency Department holding area, other Intensive Care Units such as Medical, Surgical, Coronary, and Pediatric ICUs, as well as Medical-Surgical units and Post-Anesthesia Care Units.
Orientation: One shift of unit-specific orientation provided.
Other Notes:
Scrub color: Solid, no graphics or logos
Parking: Free
The unit culture emphasizes strong teamwork and evidence-based nursing practices.
All staff, including travelers, adhere to a fatigue policy limiting work hours to 60 per week or five consecutive 12-hour shifts.
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 #1291167. 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 / 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
Milwaukee, WI
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