Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Neurosurgical and Neurological Intensive Care, Indianapolis, IN. The position provides specialized care for critically ill patients, including those with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, post-operative craniotomy recovery, seizures, encephalopathy, and neurologic tumors. The role requires strong neurological assessment skills and experience caring for hemodynamically unstable and mechanically ventilated patients.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend commitment is required.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, including Neuro Intensive Care Unit experience; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required. Comprehensive assessment skills, thorough neurological assessment skills, and experience caring for hemodynamically unstable and mechanically ventilated patients are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pupillometer, external ventricular drain (EVD), intracranial pressure (ICP) waveform management, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Patient assignments may range from 1:1 to 1:3.
- The unit cares for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, post-operative craniotomy needs, seizures, encephalopathy, and neurologic tumors.
- Clinical equipment includes Alaris pumps, Arctic Sun, Prismax, EV 1000, and neuroptics pupillometer.
- Orientation includes first-day learning modules, electronic medical record training if needed, and one day of unit orientation.
- Navy scrubs are required; hoodies are not permitted.
- The assignment is scheduled from 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.
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 #1349429. 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 Cardiovascular
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