Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in an adult critical care setting. This position involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients, including those in shock requiring hemodynamic monitoring, vascular thoracic and cardiac surgery patients, and patients with acute respiratory issues needing mechanical ventilation. The ICU features a cardiac care area with emergency-ready rooms, a state-of-the-art facility designed to ensure comprehensive adult critical care.
Job Details
Position: ICU Nurse
Location: The healthcare provider
Shift Details: Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and knowledge in adult critical care settings
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac ICU or critical care units, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM) proficiency
Responsibilities: Providing high-quality, patient-centered care to adult critically ill patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
Submission Requirements: Candidates must submit current nursing license and certifications for consideration
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 #1330810. 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
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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Schenectady, NY
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Assessmentunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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