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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Intermediate Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
nIntermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse Wausau, WI. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a 36-bed Med Surg Intermediate Care unit with a focus on heavy tele, sepsis, trauma alcohol detox, GI bleed, colostomy/ileostomy, chest tubes, TBI, ortho trauma, spinal cord injury, and stroke. The role requires the ability to manage a fast-paced environment, with a focus on stable, weaning ventilator and trach patients.
nJob Details
nnCertifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and a minimum of 2 years of experience are required.
nSchedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week.
nRequired Qualifications: WI RN License, BLS, and ACLS (AHA or ARC). A minimum of 2+ years of experience is required, including Stepdown/Intermediate Care or Progressive Care Unit (PCU). ICU experience and trauma level II preferred. Ventilator and trach experience required. At least one prior travel experience is required.
nAdditional Information: The unit has a contract length of 13 weeks, starting ASAP, with every other weekend and holiday shifts required. The position involves float to higher acuity units, typically to heavier tele units. The unit handles patients with diverse complex conditions, and candidates must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Flu season policy requires mandatory mask use if declined vaccination.
n nBenefits
nThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
nnPrivate housing or generous housing allowance
nComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
nDependent health insurance with prescription coverage
nCompetitive salaries
nReferral bonuses
nTravel reimbursement
n401(k) retirement plan
nDirect deposit/free checking
nUnlimited free CE credits
n Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intermediate 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
Worksite address
wausau, WI, 54401, US
Who can apply
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