Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Indianapolis, IN
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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