Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 8 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: ICU Cardiovascular registered nurse (RN) needed in an adult critical care setting. The position involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients, including those undergoing cardiac surgery, in a state-of-the-art ICU facility. The role requires flexibility to float to step-down and medical/surgical units as needed in an acute care environment.
Job Details:
Position: ICU Cardiovascular RN
Location: Not specified, within a healthcare facility's ICU unit
Certifications/Education: BLS, ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross), and New York licensed required
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and 1 year of specialty experience, with cardiac surgery skills required (CABG surgeries, Valve surgeries, Swans, IABPs)
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week, starting 10/19/2026 and ending 12/14/2026
Additional Information: No block scheduling will be approved. Float to step-down and/or medical/surgical units required if necessary. Every other weekend required, with holidays as needed. Prior travel experience preferred but not required.
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 #1323882. 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 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Schenectady, NY
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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