Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,145 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN to join an ICU team in Franklin, Indiana. This 13-week assignment features 36 hours per week, 12-hour nights, and a CCU/PCU mix with complex patients including sepsis and respiratory distress.

Responsibilities include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, following facility orientation, and floating as needed. Active ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; 2 years ICU experience preferred; RN license required.

Qualifications

• Active ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• 2 years of ICU experience or similar setting.
• Current, valid RN license.

Responsibilities

• Care for ICU/CCU/PCU patients on night shifts.
• Float to medical-surgical units as needed and respond to emergencies.

Skills

ICU

RN

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Education

RN License

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BiPAP

ECG interpretation

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in an acute care setting within a healthcare organization. The role involves providing specialized patient care in a 12-bed combined Critical Care Unit (CCU) and Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with a focus on managing patients with complex conditions such as sepsis, respiratory distress, overdose or ETOH withdrawal, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse will work night shifts, contribute to a multidisciplinary team, and follow general facility orientation along with unit-specific training.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications; 2 years of experience in ICU or similar setting; valid nursing license.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience titrating drips such as Levophed, insulin, dopamine, and heparin; familiarity with ventilators, CPAP, Bipap, and oximizers; ability to read and interpret strips; experience in ER is a plus.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Staff will work with a balanced team including charge nurses on each shift and house supervisors during nights and weekends. The unit utilizes ventilators, CPAP, and Bipap equipment. The role involves general orientation followed by 1-2 days of unit-specific training, and the staffing schedule is self-scheduled for six-week increments. The candidate must be flexible to float to medical-surgical units and possess the ability to respond to emergency situations efficiently.

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 #1318459. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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