Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse
Madison, WI
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,330/week

Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,330/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Madison, WI. This position provides care for adult and geriatric patients across multiple high-acuity critical care settings, including neuro, cardiothoracic, burn, trauma, and medical intensive care. The role requires expertise in complex critical care interventions, telemetry interpretation, and collaboration within an academic healthcare environment.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week; every other weekend and some holidays. Weekend-block scheduling may be available.
  • Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a compact license; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications; at least two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the submitted specialty; Level I trauma experience; travel nursing experience; experience caring for adult intensive care patients; required electronic charting experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience.
  • Additional Information: Experience is required across multiple intensive care specialties, such as neuro, cardiothoracic, burn, trauma, surgical, medical, and cardiovascular intensive care, as well as intermediate, progressive, and general care populations. Clinical responsibilities may include ventilator management, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), arterial and central line management, intracranial pressure monitoring, external ventricular drain management, vasoactive medication titration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, blood product administration, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction, respiratory failure, stroke, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. A telemetry examination must be passed before the assignment begins.

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
Posted Date: 2026-10-20
Cross Country Job ID #1307805. 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

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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Madison, WI

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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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