Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Neuro ICU
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 Neuro (ICU Neuro) in Madison, Wisconsin. This critical care position involves providing specialized nursing care to critically ill adult patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, post-neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury, in an 18-bed Neuroscience ICU that is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care on an 18-bed unit with a focus on neurology and trauma patients.
Job Details
Certifications: ACLS, BLS, WI or compact RN license
Education Requirements: Inpatient RN experience with at least two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty they are submitting to
Location Requirements: Madison, Wisconsin (Travelers must reside within 50 miles of the facility; locals not accepted)
Years of Experience: 0 years minimum
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with every other weekend rotation and some holidays. Will accept 4x12s or Fri-Sun block.
Additional Information:
Must have experience in ICP (Intracranial Pressure) or ventriculostomy management.
Traveler will be required to pass telemetry test prior to starting, with specific criteria for passing.
Must be willing to float as needed.
The unit serves adult patients with neuro diagnoses such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, post-neurosurgery, and trauma.
Strong critical thinking skills and specialized interventions such as hemodynamic monitoring and hypothermia are essential.
The unit is supported by multidisciplinary teams including respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and social services.
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 #1324696. 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 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Madison, WI
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Community and Social Servicesunmatched
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Cross-Functionalunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
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Neuro-Intensive Care Unitunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neurosurgeryunmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Social Workunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Testingunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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