Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,540 per week

Cross Country Nurses
  • Albany, NY
  • $2,540 Per Week
2 days ago

Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare professional will be assigned to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within the facility located in Albany, New York. This role involves providing specialized critical care to ICU patients across various environments such as neuro/trauma Surgical Intensive Care Units, Medical Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Care Units, and Progressive Critical Care Units. The position requires previous experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system and competence in caring for ICU patients in diverse critical care settings.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Certifications, education requirements, and experience include Epic EMR experience, previous travel ICU experience, and must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant ICU experience. Candidates must possess compliance with all applicable licensing and credentialing standards, and must be comfortable and competent to care for ICU patients in neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PACU environments.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with experience floating to a variety of ICUs and those with trauma center experience are highly desired.
  • Additional Information: Competency test required within 24 hours of submission, sent via email. The candidate must provide an updated email during application. The position is for a single vacancy and is created to fill a vacant role due to internal vacancy or leave coverage.

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 #1299525. 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

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

LocationAlbany, NY

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