Critical Care Float RN
Albany, NY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,451/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- 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: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring previous travel experience and Epic proficiency.
Details
- Critical Care Float Pool covering multiple ICU environments including neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, and PCCU
- Also covers ICU/PCC patients in the ED and PACU awaiting bed placement
- Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
- Every other weekend required
- Rotating holiday coverage required
- Floating to a variety of ICUs required
- Epic EMR experience required for all candidates
Requirements
- Active NY RN license required at time of consideration
- BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or RQI required
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
- Level I trauma center experience strongly preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Experience floating across a variety of ICU settings highly desired
- Must pass a competency test within 24 hours of consideration, with 2 attempts allowed
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Minimum of 1 supervisor or manager reference (charge nurse references not accepted) dated within the past year
- US Social Security Number required; Canadian SIN not accepted
- Medical exemption only accepted for flu vaccine declination (personal or religious exemptions not accepted)
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU units and overflow patients in ED and PACU
- Navy blue scrubs required as part of dress code
- Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of the facility are not eligible if located in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, or Washington counties
- RTO requests must be submitted at time of consideration
- More than 3 call-outs within a 13-week contract period may result in contract termination, with make-up shifts required within 6 weeks
- No blocked scheduling permitted
Facility
Albany Medical Center
13 nurses recommend working with Albany Medical Center

- 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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