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: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 16 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) registered nurse position is located in Schenectady, New York. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients, including those in shock requiring hemodynamic monitoring and patients undergoing cardiac surgery procedures. The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care within a state-of-the-art critical care unit, with a focus on cardiac and thoracic surgery cases.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts (7p-7:30a) with 30-minute unpaid break.
- Schedule: Nights, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or American Red Cross, current New York State nursing license, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience with at least 1 year in the specialty of cardiovascular intensive care, and hospital experience directly following cardiac surgery such as CABG surgeries, valve surgeries, Swan-Ganz catheter management, and intra-aortic balloon pump management.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience is preferred but not required; candidates with experience straight from the operating room to ICU are highly ideal.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to step-down and medical/surgical units as needed.
- Additional Information: The position requires candidates to have cardiac surgical experience and skills, including management of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. The unit is equipped with advanced cardiac care resources, and the nurse must be comfortable managing patients in critical cardiovascular states in a state-of-the-art setting. The start date is scheduled for 09/28/2026.
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 #1292441. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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