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: 09/14/2026
Duration: 16 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit Location Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a 36-bed trauma and medical-surgical ICU setting within a healthcare facility. The role requires delivering high-quality, efficient care to critically ill patients, with responsibilities including patient assessment, monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Job Details
Shift Time: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), and New York State license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the ICU specialty.
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience preferred but not required.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: No block scheduling will be approved. Every other weekend work is required, with no call. Holidays as needed. The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1, depending on acuity. Immediate application for New York State license is necessary upon offer to avoid delays.
Submission Requirements: Candidates will be screened to the manager if they do not have their New York license in the packet.
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 #1305486. 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
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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