Travel Nurse RN - Trauma ICU - $1,580 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Trauma ICU assignment in Tyler, Texas. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients in a high-level trauma facility and requires ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications and Epic charting experience, with a Texas license in hand at submission.

The assignment is 13 weeks with 36 hours per week, dayshift 12-hour shifts. Housing options, health insurance, and travel support are provided to travel nurses.

Qualifications

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required.
• Experience with Epic charting system; 2 years preferred.
• Valid state or compact license in hand at time of submittal.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to adult Trauma ICU patients in a Level I facility.
• Adhere to strict clinical protocols and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Float rotation may be required for ICU, IMC, and Telemetry units as needed.
• Patient ratios for days and nights are 2:1.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Epic

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Trauma ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specialty position located in a high-level trauma facility. This role involves providing specialized care to adult patients in a Level I Trauma ICU setting. The position requires adherence to strict clinical protocols and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift with 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Experience with Epic charting system. At least 0 years of experience required, with 2 years preferred. Valid state or compact license in hand at time of submittal.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I experience, PALS certification, TNCC certification, previous charge nurse experience, trauma Level II experience, travel experience.
• Additional Information: Float rotation may be required for ICU, Intermediate Care (IMC), and Telemetry units as needed. Patient ratios for days and nights are 2:1. Additional interdisciplinary support includes IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy.
• Schedule: Shift hours are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Submittal Requirements: Applicants must meet all compliance and licensing criteria, including completion of onboarding modules within 48 hours of contract signing.

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 #1316873. 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 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