ICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Lafayette, Indiana

Experienced ICU RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Lafayette, IN. Join a fast-paced intensive care unit and provide expert critical care for neuro, trauma, medical, and stepdown/progressive care patients.

Lafayette, Indiana offers a welcoming Midwestern community with local dining, scenic parks, and convenient access to nearby amenities. This central Indiana travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an ICU nurse seeking professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

Job Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
• Unit Type: ICU Neuro/Trauma/Medical
• Patient Population: Neuro, trauma, medical ICU, stepdown/progressive care, and medical overflow
• EMR: Epic
• Bed Size: 17 beds
• Float Requirement: Yes
• Call Requirement: May be placed on call once every 4 weeks

Job Requirements

• Active RN license and current BLS certification
• ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• TNCC or TCAR preferred
• Minimum 3 years of recent critical care nursing experience preferred
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation skills, including successful facility testing
• Experience caring for complex ICU patients in a high-acuity setting
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and provide reliable, punctual support to the team
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment with changing patient acuity

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care for critically ill neuro, trauma, medical, and stepdown patients
• Monitor patient status closely and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Manage and assess advanced critical care equipment such as vents, IV pumps, CRRT, BiPAP, chest tubes, and related devices
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, effective care plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Epic
• Support a patient ratio that may range from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on acuity
• Complete assigned education modules and unit-based competencies as required
• Contribute to a positive, dependable team environment focused on excellent patient outcomes

Apply now to take the next step in your ICU nursing career with this rewarding travel RN opportunity in Lafayette, Indiana.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.