Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
An ICU Trauma nurse is needed at a Level 1 Trauma center for a long-term contract starting September 21, 2026, in the intensive care unit specializing in trauma cases. This role involves providing critical patient care for individuals with severe injuries such as motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stabbings, and other trauma-related conditions in a high-acuity environment.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Experience: Valid nursing license, drivers license or state ID, Ascension profile, two professional references, and relevant nursing resume. Minimum of 1 year of experience as an ICU Trauma nurse.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include managing patients with complex trauma injuries, performing advanced procedures such as craniotomies, aneurysm ruptures, EVDs, and lumbar drains, and working within a standard ratio of 2:1 in a Level 1 Trauma center.
- The unit operates every other weekend and may require holiday coverage, with sunrise charting system utilized.
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-04
Cross Country Job ID #1298304. 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