Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,235 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is needed in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position involves caring for critically ill patients within a mixed acuity environment, including ICU and progressive care patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Position Type: Registered Nurse ICU/PCU
• Shift Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, operating on a traditional weekday plus weekend rotation, from 3:00 PM to 3:00 AM
• Required Qualifications: Valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, minimum of 1.5 years ICU experience (2 years preferred), ACLS (American Heart Association) certification, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, and ability to work scheduled shifts.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Level 1 or Level 2 critical care facilities, familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records, and prior float experience to ICU, progressive units, and Medsurg.
• Additional Information: The unit features 24 beds in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and 12 beds in the Progressive Care Unit. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 in ICU and 1:3 or 1:4 in progressive care, with occasional transfers. The environment requires flexibility, critical thinking, and team-oriented skills. Orientation includes one day of onboarding and review of policies, including EPIC training.

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 #1280030. 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