What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,150 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 9 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This contract role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a 16-bed Medical-Surgical ICU focused on stroke care, neuro monitoring, and trauma. The role involves providing high-acuity patient care in a Level 2 trauma setting, with a focus on neuro and critical care.
Job Details:
- Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
- Position: ICU / Intensive Care Unit RN
- Contract Length: 9 weeks
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts from 0700 to 1930, guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, BLS, NIHSS, ACLS certifications, a minimum of 2 years of MedSurg and ICU experience with strong neuro expertise, associate degree or certificate (bachelor's degree preferred)
- Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification
- Float: Float rotation may include Medical-Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU, and other inpatient units as needed
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
- On-Call/Call Back: Picking up call is permitted but not required; response time is within 1 hour
- Patient Care Focus: Stroke management, cerebral monitoring and drains, vents, drips, chest tubes, spinal drains, JPs, CRRT patients
- Additional Notes: Must be a hard worker, resilient, capable of managing change, and able to work independently. Any color scrub is acceptable. Flu and COVID vaccinations are mandatory during the flu season, with masks required if declined.
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 #1299872. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,150