Travel Nurse RN - Trauma ICU - $2,210 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Trauma ICU for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role focuses on intensive care for trauma patients in a Level 1 Trauma center with night shifts.

The contract runs 9/28/2026 to 12/27/2026, averaging 36 hours per week on 12-hour nights. Requires Nursys-validated RN license, ICU trauma experience or 1 year healthcare experience, and current references.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license through Nursys.
• ICU trauma experience or 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Current professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care for trauma, stroke, burns, and transplant patients.
• Maintain a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio across the unit.
• Work nights with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Skills

RN

ICU trauma experience

Education

Valid nursing license (Nursys)

Job description

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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Trauma (ICU Trauma) nurse position in a Level 1 Trauma center. The role involves providing specialized critical care for patients including those with trauma, stroke, burns, and transplant needs. The position is available for a contract starting on September 28, 2026, through December 27, 2026, with a schedule of night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license through Nursys, relevant ICU trauma experience or 1 year of healthcare experience, and current professional references.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma center or transplant unit is considered advantageous.
• Additional Information: The unit maintains a standard nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1, utilizes Royal Blue scrubs, and adheres to holiday and weekend rotation requirements. The facility operates Sunrise electronic charting system and is recognized as a Level 1 Trauma center with stroke, transplant, and burn services. Patients include those with motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, cerebrovascular accidents, craniotomies, aneurysm ruptures, external ventricular drains, and lumbar drains.

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 #1317563. 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