Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Lafayette, Indiana. This role involves providing specialized care within a neurological, trauma, and medical ICU setting. The nurse will work on a 12-hour shift schedule, delivering critical patient care aligned with unit protocols and clinical standards.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting from 09/21/2026
Required Qualifications: Valid RN licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), NIH (National Institutes of Health) certification, cardiac rhythm knowledge (must pass facility test with 90%), 3-5 years of critical care experience, and ICU experience in neuro/trama/medical settings.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with step-down/progressive care units, TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) or TCAR certification.
Additional Information: The unit is acuity adaptable with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4. Equipment includes vents, IV pumps, CRRT, Bipap, Ekos, and chest tubes. EMR system utilized is Epic. The nurse should be a hard worker, punctual, reliable, and outgoing. Dress code is navy blue scrubs, with no unacceptable attire such as sweatshirts or visible facial piercings. First-day instructions include completing multiple competency-based training modules as assigned by staff education.
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 #1298281. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lafayette, IN
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Informaticsunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medicineunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU)unmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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