Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,190 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portage, Wisconsin.

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Wisconsin Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN position is based in Portage. The role involves providing critical patient care in a medical and surgical unit including joint replacements and general surgical patients. The unit has 11 beds designated for covid patients, and the position requires a dedicated and resilient healthcare professional capable of managing change and working effectively within a team.

Job Details:

• Location: Portage, Wisconsin


• Shift: 12-hour variable day/night shifts


• Schedule: The shift consists of rotating 12-hour day and night variables per week, with a minimum of 36 hours per week


• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, Wisconsin RN license (American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certifications required)


• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in ICU, Med/Surg experience, travel experience required


• Skillset: ICU and Med/Surg competent staff, strong team player, assertive, confident in skills, capable of managing change, social, and hard-working


• Additional Requirements: Willing to float to Aspirus Stevens Point, Plover, and Riverview; no on-call/backup required, but additional shifts may be available for sick call coverage; COVID and flu vaccination required or masks during flu season; orientation week hours are non-billable


• Unit Details: Covers both medical and surgical patients, with emergency focus for COVID patients; team-oriented environment requiring resilience and social skills; scrub colors are dark blue

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 #1294083. 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

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