Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,270 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Fort Wayne, IN
$2,270/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 22 weeks
- Start
- 09/07/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 22 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing position is located in the healthcare facility's critical care departments. This role involves caring for ventilated patients, initiating and titrating intravenous drips such as vasopressors, sedation, and paralytics, and assisting with procedures like intubations and line placements. The nurse will monitor critically ill patients primarily diagnosed with sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure, myocardial infarctions, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia. The assignment requires flexibility to float across ICU, Progressive Care, and Medical Surgical units based on patient care needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, including a traditional weekday plus weekend rotation.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of ICU experience, valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (AHA) certifications.
- Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience, Level 1 or Level 2 facility experience.
- Float: Float to all ICU, Progressive Care, and Medical Surgical units with a maximum ratio of 1:3 across all units.
- Additional Information:
- Unit utilizes Phillips heart monitors, Epic electronic medical record system, Pyxis medication dispensing system, EKG machine, and dopplers.
- The unit is a mixed acuity setting with 24-bed Medical ICU and 12-bed Progressive Care units.
- The nurse to patient ratio is 1:2 or 1:3 in ICU and 1:3 or 1:4 in Progressive Care.
- Dress code requires Caribbean blue scrubs with black, white, or Caribbean blue jackets.
- Orientation includes onboarding through workforce development and a one-day review of policies and Epic training.
- The assignment runs from 08/31/2026 to 02/01/2027, with a minimum of 36 hours per week and start date flexibility.
- Candidates should be prepared to submit licenses and certifications as required.
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 #1292531. 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