ICU RN
Albany, NY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,607/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care729 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring prior travel nursing and Epic EMR experience, floating across multiple ICU settings.
Details
- Critical Care Float Pool within a hospital setting
- Covers ICU patients across neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, and progressive critical care unit (PCCU)
- Also covers ICU/PCC patients in the ED and PACU awaiting bed placement
- Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Rotating holiday coverage required
- Floating to a variety of ICUs required
- 48 hours per week available for interested candidates
Requirements
- Active NY RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required, issued by AHA or RQI
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Level I trauma center ICU experience preferred
- Experience floating across multiple ICU units highly desired
- Competency test must be completed within 24 hours of consideration
- No employment gaps of 90+ days or more within the past 12 months
- Minimum one reference from a supervisor or manager (not a charge nurse) dated within the past year
- Flu vaccination required, with only medical exemptions accepted
Additional Information
- Care for critically ill patients across multiple ICU specialties and overflow units
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Local candidates from Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, and Washington counties are not eligible
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility unless exempted by county list
- No blocked scheduling permitted
- More than 3 call-outs within a 13-week assignment may result in contract termination, with make-up shifts required within 6 weeks
- RTO must be requested at the time of consideration
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
Facility
Albany Medical Center
14 nurses recommend working with Albany Medical Center
Pros
Traveler friendly, great staff, great hospital
Cons
schedule flexibility

- Short Term Acute Care
- 729 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Albany, NY
About
A vibrant city located in the heart of New York State, Albany is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and abundance of cultural attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City, Albany features amazing destinations such as the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum and the Egg Performing Arts Center. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, Union College and Albany Law School. The climate in Albany is generally cool, with warm summers and cold winters and lovers of winter weather can enjoy a beautiful blanket of snow covering the ground.
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