Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
Albany, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,450/week

Overview

  • Start Date10/19/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Float

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,450/week

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse position in Albany, New York. This role requires extensive experience in trauma and ICU settings, with proficiency in caring for patients across neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PCC environments. The position offers night shifts, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will possess previous travel experience and demonstrate competency in critical care nursing.

Job Details:

  • Location: Albany, NY
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications:
    • LICENSURE: Active RN license in New York or pending licensure review
    • CERTIFICATIONS: BLS (Basic Life Support); ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) highly preferred
    • Experience: Previous travel experience required; experience in level I trauma centers and floating across multiple ICU environments highly desired
    • Skills: Competency in ICU patient care across neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PCCU in the emergency department and post-anesthesia care units
    • Additional Requirements: Must have recent ICU experience and be comfortable managing diverse critical care cases
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Prior experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
    • Ability to quickly adapt to various ICU settings with minimal supervision
  • Additional Information:
    • Competency test required within 24 hours of submission, sent via email
    • Full availability for the schedule as outlined
    • Willing to review clinicians with pending state licenses or licensing gaps

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
Posted Date: 2026-09-08
Cross Country Job ID #1299526. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Float

Employer

Cross Country Nurses

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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.

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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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