Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Portage (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN for the ICU in Portage, Wisconsin. The position focuses on critically ill patients in an inpatient unit, with 12-hour night shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

The role requires WI RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, 2+ years ICU and Med/Surg experience, and travel experience. The contract runs 13 weeks starting 10/05/2026, with float rotations to nearby facilities and vaccine policy adherence.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Wisconsin (BI license)
• BLS and ACLS required
• 2+ years ICU and Med/Surg experience
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Willingness to float to multiple facilities

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to critically ill patients in ICU.
• Cover 12-hour night shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Adapt to unit case mix and hospital policies.
• Participate in holiday rotations and vaccination policies.
• On-call may be required with potential call-back pay.

Skills

RN

ICU

2+ years ICU

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) healthcare professional position is based in an inpatient medical and surgical unit with a focus on critically ill patients. The role involves providing specialized care to a diverse patient population, including COVID-19 patients, with responsibilities aligned to the units case mix and standards of care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: WI RN license (Aspirus requires American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certifications), BLS, ACLS, at least 2 years of ICU and Med/Surg experience, travel experience required, Associate Degree or Certificate.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Must be willing to float to Aspirus Stevens Point, Plover, and Riverview; float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit has 11 beds for COVID-19 patients located on one end of the unit, with the rest for general surgical and medical patients. The environment requires a hard-working, resilient, and confident team player who manages change well and is assertive in skills. Scrub colors are dark blue. The contract is for 13 weeks starting October 5, 2026, ending January 2, 2027. The position requires participation in holiday rotations and adherence to flu and COVID vaccination policies, including mask-wearing during flu season if declined vaccination. No guaranteed hours during orientation week. On-call may be required for low census hours, which will count toward hours worked, and call-back pay is available if called back to the facility.

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 #1314657. 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