Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 34 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) - New York, NY. This role involves providing safe, competent, and quality patient care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of cardiovascular patients. The position emphasizes relationship-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and safety practices in a fast-paced critical care environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: NYS Registered Nurse License, BLS certification, a minimum of two years of post-open heart and cardiac care unit experience, at least two years of RN experience, one year of travel experience (not required for Per Diem positions), EPIC electronic health record experience highly preferred, and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing preferred. Associate degree in nursing considered only with relevant experience and/or active matriculation in a BSN program.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Cardio Surgical Intensive Care units, familiarity with clinical standards such as SOPs, ENA, AHA, and CPI is advantageous.
- Additional Information: The role requires coordination of patient throughput, charge nurse duties, and resource management. The candidate will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, participate in shared decision-making through unit committees, and support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families. Opportunities for professional development and advancing clinical competence are available.
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 #1296363. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
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