Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,080 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill neonates, including those requiring surgical intervention, complex diagnostics, and advanced respiratory support. The position requires a dedicated RN to support high-acuity neonates in a model that emphasizes patient-and family-centered care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 09/14/2026.


• Required Qualifications: Valid Wisconsin RN license or equivalent compact, at least 2 years of recent inpatient acute care experience in neonatal intensive care, including Level III and Level IV NICU experience, BLS, and NRP certification.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-op patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and invasive/noninvasive ventilation modes.


• Float: Will float to care for patients less than 12 months of age across all AFCH units including PICU.


• Additional Information: Provides care for high acuity neonates with a wide range of complex diagnoses. Equipment includes invasive and noninvasive ventilators such as NAVA and Arctic Sun cooling systems. Candidates must pass strict telemetry and cardiac interpretation tests with multiple attempts as described in the eligibility criteria.


• Location: 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792.

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 #1295889. 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 / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus