Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/01/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Trauma travel assignment on a day shift in a Level I trauma setting. The role provides care for adult patients in a 16-bed trauma intensive care unit, with a typical patient ratio of 1:2. The assignment is scheduled for 36 hours per week and requires advanced critical care, ventilator, neurological, and dysrhythmia management skills.

Job Details Schedule: Days, three 12-hour shifts per week, 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; travel experience; experience with Epic charting; ability to manage BiPAP/CPAP, blood product administration, ventilated patients, central lines, intracranial pressure monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, intravenous starts and maintenance, and ventilators.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience preferred; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications preferred; previous charge experience; community hospital experience; Level I or Level II trauma experience.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Adult patient population with an average daily census of 14. Patient ratio is approximately 1:2. Unit includes 14 rooms and 16 beds. Interdisciplinary support includes intravenous therapy teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. State or compact nursing license must be active and in hand at submission. Core onboarding items and laboratory requirements must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Orientation includes onsite educational modules.

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: 2026-10-09 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