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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Intensive Care Unit Trauma Night-shift position providing care for critically ill patients in a high-acuity trauma and neuro-surgical setting. The role supports patients with traumatic injuries, neurological emergencies, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), craniotomies, aneurysm ruptures, external ventricular drains (EVD), and lumbar drains.

Job Details Schedule: Night shift with 12-hour shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Valid professional license with license and certificate verification.

Additional Information: Standard patient ratio is 2:1. Every other weekend rotation is required. Holiday coverage is based on unit needs. Royal blue scrubs are required. Patient population includes motor vehicle collisions (MVC), gunshot wounds, stabbings, falls, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), craniotomies, aneurysm ruptures, external ventricular drains (EVD), and lumbar drains. The role supports care in a Level I trauma setting with stroke, transplant, and burn services. Assignment dates are 11/23/2026 through 02/21/2027.

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 1349145. 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