Critical Care Float
Albany, NY
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days
$3,295/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care729 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring prior travel experience and Epic proficiency at a Level I trauma center.
Details
- Critical Care Float Pool role within a Level I trauma center
- Covers neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, progressive critical care unit (PCCU), and ICU/PCC patients in the ED and PACU awaiting bed placement
- Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
- Every other weekend required
- Rotating holiday coverage required
- Floating to a variety of ICUs is expected
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active NY RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or RQI required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Level I trauma center ICU experience strongly preferred
- Experience floating across multiple ICU settings highly desired
- One supervisor or manager reference within the past year required (charge nurse references not accepted)
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- Must complete a competency test within 24 hours of consideration, with up to 2 attempts to pass
- Medical exemption only accepted for flu vaccine; personal or religious declinations not accepted
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU units as part of a float pool team
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, or Washington counties are not eligible
- No blocked scheduling allowed
- More than 3 call-outs in a 13-week period may result in contract termination, with make-up shifts required within 6 weeks
- RTO must be requested at time of consideration
- First-time travelers will not be considered 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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