Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,205 per week

Job Description & Requirements

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

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
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing high-quality care for critically ill neonates within a 26-bed Level IV NICU. The RN will deliver advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services to a diverse patient population, including high acuity neonates requiring surgical intervention, respiratory support, and post-operative care. The position offers a rotating shift schedule with a combination of day and night 12-hour shifts.

• Schedule:
  
  Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license, at least 2 years of recent acute care experience in neonatal intensive care, including Level III or Level IV NICU, with at least 1 year specifically in a Level IV NICU. Certifications required are Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with post-operative NICU patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various invasive/noninvasive ventilation modes.
• Certifications &
  
  Skills:
  
  BLS, NRP, PALS (preferred); experience with invasive and noninvasive ventilators, post-op care, line management, and neonatal-specific procedures.
• Additional Information:
  This RN will float to other units serving infants under 12 months of age, including pediatric intensive care and other pediatric units, as needed. Candidates must have two years of recent acute care experience within the last three years. Strict passing criteria are required on telemetry and cardiac interpretation exams prior to start.
• Submittal Details:
  Pass/fail testing with two attempts allowed; failure after third attempt results in cancellation. References are not required for submission.

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 . 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