ICU RN

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Lafayette, Indiana. This role involves providing specialized care within a neurological, trauma, and medical ICU setting. The nurse will work on a 12-hour shift schedule, delivering critical patient care aligned with unit protocols and clinical standards.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 09/21/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIH (National Institutes of Health) certification, cardiac rhythm knowledge (must pass facility test with 90%), 3-5 years of critical care experience, and ICU experience in neuro/trama/medical settings.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with step-down/progressive care units, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR certification.
• Additional Information: The unit is acuity adaptable with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4. Equipment includes vents, IV pumps, CRRT, Bipap, Ekos, and chest tubes. EMR system utilized is Epic. The nurse should be a hard worker, punctual, reliable, and outgoing. Dress code is navy blue scrubs, with no unacceptable attire such as sweatshirts or visible facial piercings. First-day instructions include completing multiple competency-based training modules as assigned by staff education.

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 # . 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