Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,170 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel assignment in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This 7-week contract starts on 10/05/2026 and features a 12-hour rotating shift with a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities include providing critical care to ICU patients with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, floating to nearby units as needed. Must hold Wisconsin RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and have 2+ years ICU experience; pediatric experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin RN license required or eligible.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience; pediatric care experience preferred.
• Travel nursing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care in ICU with a 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio.
• Float to nearby units within a 40-mile radius as needed.

Skills

Wisconsin RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

2+ years ICU experience

Pediatric care experience

Travel nurse experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 7 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse position is located at a healthcare facility in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. This is a 7-week contract starting on 10/05/2026, with a rotating shift schedule. The role involves providing critical care to patients, including those with pediatric needs, in a unit with a 1:2 patient-to-nurse ratio.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Minimum of 2+ years ICU experience and prior critical access/rural experience highly preferred. Pediatric patients are occasionally treated, typically ENT or orthopedic cases.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree or Certification in nursing.
• Float: Float to other units within skillset and other healthcare provider locations within a 40-mile radius including Tomahawk, Howard Young, and Eagle River. Float can be scheduled as needed.
• On Call/Call Back: Low census periods may require being on call with a minimum call back of 2 hours.
• Additional Information: The unit has a patient ratio of 1:2. Scrub color is flexible. No charting experience is required, as charting is done in EPIC. During flu season, vaccination non-compliance requires masks at all times, per hospital policy. Orientation week will not require scrub color uniform.

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 #1317339. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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 Nurses

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus