Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float
Utica, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,510/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse position available in the critical care float pool at a healthcare organization. This role involves working during night shifts and floating to various units within the hospital, including emergency department, intensive care unit, and intermediate care unit. The position requires flexibility to handle a high patient volume and a variety of clinical scenarios.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license; at least 2 years of ICU experience; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); valid RTO (return to work) must be included at the time of submission; NURSYS report; licenses verification with all active RN licenses; experience in a hospital ICU setting; travel experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Ability to float across multiple units including Emergency Department, ICU, and Intermediate Care Unit; experience with specialty equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), ventriculostomy, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and targeted temperature management (TTM).
- Additional Information: The position is a float role in the critical care unit with responsibilities including caring for patients with diagnoses such as strokes, sepsis, altered mental status, neuro interventions, respiratory failure, congestive heart failure, post-stemi, cardiovascular surgery, cardiogenic shock, trauma, and post-operative care. Scrub color is navy blue. The unit has 42 beds and flexibility for floating to various hospital units is required.
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.
About Utica, NY
As a travel nurse in Utica, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Utica, NY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 30°F, and average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Utica, NY.
- Utica is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Utica has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged.
- Common health issues in the area may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Utica, NY.
- Utica offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, as well as opportunities to enjoy art and music.
- Sports enthusiasts can take part in local recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.
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