What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,210 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 Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ThedaCare Waupaca is seeking an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN in Waupaca, WI. This position involves providing high-quality patient care during 12-hour night shifts in a Level IV Trauma Center, with a focus on stepdown and med/surg patient needs. The role offers an opportunity to work in a rural hospital environment with higher acuity care than traditional ICU settings.
Job Details
- Position Description: Stepdown ICU RN - 12 hr Nights at ThedaCare Waupaca. Prior travel experience is preferred. Candidates must be from facilities located beyond 50 miles of ThedaCare Corporate Center in Neenah, WI.
- Required Qualifications: WI RN License, AHA BLS, NIHSS, Bachelor's Degree, 1-2 years of experience, stepdown experience strongly preferred, comfortable with patients on drips, critical access experience preferred, charting experience within the last year using EPIC.
- Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift start time is 7 p.m. and the shift ends at 7 a.m.
- Additional Information: The unit is a 20-bed stepdown/med-surg with higher acuity than standard ICU. Patient ratios are typically 1:5 but can rise to 1:7 during busy periods. Scrubs are black. The unit requires availability for every other weekend, holiday rotation, and minimal float to other facilities within a 60-mile radius.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must hold a current WI RN license and be able to meet the shift and schedule demands for the duration of the contract.
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 #1305915. 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 : $2,210