Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Albany, NY

Join a fast-paced ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Albany, NY, where your critical care nursing skills can make a meaningful impact every day. This 13-week travel RN job offers a collaborative environment, strong clinical variety, and the chance to work in a respected capital-city setting in Upstate New York.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Start Date: 9/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Location: Albany, NY 12208
• Clinical Setting: High-acuity ICU with floating to multiple critical care areas
• Additional Notes: Epic experience required; navy blue scrubs required

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic experience required
• Experience in a Level I trauma center strongly preferred
• Comfort and competency caring for patients in neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CCU, CPS/VICU, progressive critical care, and ED/PACU settings
• Ability to complete a competency test within 24 hours of submission
• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced critical care environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill ICU patients
• Monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond quickly to evolving acuity
• Float to various intensive care and progressive critical care units as needed
• Care for ICU patients awaiting bed placement in the ED and PACU
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
• Adapt to changing unit needs while maintaining professionalism and strong clinical judgment

Why Albany, NY

Albany offers the convenience of a centrally located capital city with a welcoming community feel. Enjoy local dining, cultural attractions, and easy access to scenic regional destinations while advancing your New York nursing career in a rewarding critical care travel job.

Apply now to join this ICU travel nursing opportunity in Albany, NY and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #510137. 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: ICU

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