ICU Float RN
Albany, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,325/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse position is located in Albany, New York. This role involves providing specialized critical care in various ICU environments, accommodating the needs of a fast-paced and diverse patient population. The ICU Float Nurse will deliver high-quality patient care across multiple ICU units, ensuring compliance with facility standards and maintaining optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid healthcare professional license, recent ICU experience with level I trauma center background, competency testing within 24 hours of submission, and experience floating across different ICU specialties including neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PACU. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to various critical care environments.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience and comfort working in diverse ICU settings. Knowledge of electronic health records (EMR) systems.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have experience working in neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PACU. Must be comfortable with competency testing conducted within 24 hours of employment. The position is contingent upon availability and requires flexibility to float between units as needed.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
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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