Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,225 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Franklin, Indiana. Job Description & Requirements Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Franklin, Indiana. Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 08/31/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary This position is for an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse located in Franklin, Indiana. The role involves providing specialized patient care within a 12-bed unit that combines Coronary Care and Progressive Care services. The nurse will be responsible for managing complex medical conditions and working within a collaborative team environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Job Details Schedule: Nights shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The schedule is self-managed and planned out for 6 weeks. Required Qualifications: Certifications required include Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). A valid license to practice as a registered nurse is required. Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of ICU experience is preferred. Unit Details: Unit has 12 beds, combining Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU): 6 beds each. Patient ratios are 1:2 in CCU and 1:3-4 in PCU. Common diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory distress, overdose/ethyl alcohol withdrawal, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Nurses are required to titrate drips for medications such as Levophed, insulin, dopamine, and heparin. Equipment available includes vents, CPAP, BiPAP, and oximizers. The unit has telemetry monitoring, and RNs are responsible for reading strips. Staffing & Operational Notes: Charge nurse coverage is provided each shift, with a house supervisor on nights and weekends. The unit requires float capability to medical-surgical units and emergency rooms, subject to experience. Orientation includes a general facility overview (one day) followed by 1-2 days on the unit. The shift notes specify three 12-hour shifts. There is a weekend requirement of 4 shifts within a 6-week schedule and one major and one minor holiday during the contract period. Call or standby may be required, but generally nurses are placed on call only if needed. Uniform is navy blue scrubs. The clinical charting system used is Cerner. Benefits 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 Posted Date: 2026-08-12 Cross Country Job ID #1287642. 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 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cross Country Nurses