Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Trauma ICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) Madison, WI. This position involves working evening/night 12-hour shifts within a fast-paced ICU that provides critical care to surgical, medical, and trauma patients. The nurse will be part of a dedicated team utilizing advanced life support therapies and participating in cutting-edge research to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Location: Madison, WI
Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts between 1900 - 0730, with weekend and holiday rotation. Minimum hours per week: 36 hours.
Required Qualifications: Current WI RN or compact RN license, at least 2 years of ICU experience, Epic patient charting system experience, BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma level I and II cases, telemetry testing passed prior to start, experience with arterial line management, chest tube insertion/removal, and other advanced ICU skills.
Additional Information: This role requires proficiency in managing ventilated patients, central line care, and vasoactive medication titration. Telemetry test must be passed prior to employment, with flexible attempts allowed. Travelers are expected to float as needed.
Travel Experience: Not required.
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 #1310066. 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 Trauma
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
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Chartsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
Test Caseunmatched
Testingunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU)unmatched
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