Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Waupaca, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,210/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
ThedaCare Waupaca is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN in Waupaca, WI. This position involves providing high-quality patient care during 12-hour night shifts in a Level IV Trauma Center, with a focus on stepdown and med/surg patient needs. The role offers an opportunity to work in a rural hospital environment with higher acuity care than traditional ICU settings.
Job Details
- Position Description: Stepdown ICU RN - 12 hr Nights at ThedaCare Waupaca. Prior travel experience is preferred. Candidates must be from facilities located beyond 50 miles of ThedaCare Corporate Center in Neenah, WI.
- Required Qualifications: WI RN License, AHA BLS, NIHSS, Bachelor's Degree, 1-2+ years of experience, stepdown experience strongly preferred, comfortable with patients on drips, critical access experience preferred, charting experience within the last year using EPIC.
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift start time is 7 p.m. and the shift ends at 7 a.m.
- Additional Information: The unit is a 20-bed stepdown/med-surg with higher acuity than standard ICU. Patient ratios are typically 1:5 but can rise to 1:7 during busy periods. Scrubs are black. The unit requires availability for every other weekend, holiday rotation, and minimal float to other facilities within a 60-mile radius.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must hold a current WI RN license and be able to meet the shift and schedule demands for the duration of the contract.
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.
Waupaca, WI
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