Travel Nurse RN - Trauma ICU - $1,945 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The ICU Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves caring for critically ill trauma, neuro, and surgical patients within a 24-bed Trauma Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment.

Job Details

• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
• Schedule: Nights shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum of 36 hours per week; 7p-7a shift; every other weekend; holiday/hard-to-fill shift to be determined
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; minimum 2 years of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience; certifications related to critical care as per facility requirements; ability to work nights and weekends; relevant experience caring for trauma, neuro, and surgical patients; experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ICP monitoring, and continuous dialysis is preferred
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center; familiarity with Sunrise (SCM) Electronic Health Record (EHR) system; neuro and trauma patient care expertise; advanced certifications such as CCRN or Neurocritical Care certification
• Additional Information: Join a facility with a Level 1 Trauma Center and Stroke Center of Excellence. The unit handles blunt force and penetrating injuries, complex neuro conditions, and surgical cases requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and other specialized procedures. The team is trained to manage critically ill trauma, neuro, and surgical patients using specialized protocols and equipment.

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 #1267481. 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 Trauma

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