NICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) is needed in Madison, Wisconsin. This position involves providing specialized care for critically ill newborns and infants in a Level IV NICU, supporting high-acuity patients with a range of complex diagnoses. The role requires delivering comprehensive, family-centered care across the continuum from admission to discharge in a pediatric medical and surgical center.
Job Details:
- Location: Madison, WI
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with 2-3 weekends every 6-week scheduling period
- Schedule: Day/Evening, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) experience for at least 2 years in total, with a minimum of 1 year specific to Level IV NICU
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications (AHA only)
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or a valid compact license
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with post-operative patients, g-tubes, tracheostomy and ventilator management, and various modes of invasive/noninvasive ventilation
- Experience with charting systems (Epic preferred) and inpatient acute care
- Ability to handle high-acuity neonatal patients with complex medical needs
- Additional Information:
- Must be able to float to all units caring for patients less than 12 months of age, including pediatric intensive care units
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in this specialty required
- Pass/Fail testing in cardiac interpretation (adult and pediatric exams) required with strict passing criteria
- Traveler will have two attempts to pass the exam; failure after three attempts results in assignment cancellation
- The environment includes advanced ventilators, whole-body cooling systems, and telemetry monitoring, supporting care for the most critically ill neonates.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.
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