What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel IMCU Registered Nurse - $2,290 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) RN for a healthcare provider in a med-surg intermediate care setting. The position involves providing patient care in a 36-bed unit specializing in heavy telemetry, ventilator and trach management, and various acute conditions such as sepsis, trauma, stroke, and GI bleed. The role requires resilience, adaptability, and the ability to manage a fast-paced environment, with a focus on independent task completion and timely patient care.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA or ARC); at least 2 years of clinical experience in Stepdown, Intermediate Care, or Progressive Care Unit; ventilator and trach experience; trauma level II experience preferred; ICU experience preferred; minimum of 1 prior travel assignment is required; associate degree or certificate is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Nursing.
- Float: May float to higher acuity inpatient units as needed, typically to units requiring advanced skills.
- Additional Information: The unit is a stable, high-acuity setting with a heavy telemetry component, managing patients with varied critical conditions such as TBI, orthopedics, and spinal injuries. The patient ratio is 4:1. Candidates need to demonstrate strong resilience, independence, and the ability to handle a dynamic environment. Flu season policies require masking if declining vaccinations.
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 #1302103. 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 / Intermediate 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 : $2,290