Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,520 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit Location Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized patient care in a 36-bed trauma and medical-surgical ICU setting within a healthcare facility. The role requires delivering high-quality, efficient care to critically ill patients, with responsibilities including patient assessment, monitoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Job Details

• Shift Time: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), and New York State license. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the ICU specialty.
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience preferred but not required.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: No block scheduling will be approved. Every other weekend work is required, with no call. Holidays as needed. The unit has a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1, depending on acuity. Immediate application for New York State license is necessary upon offer to avoid delays.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates will be screened to the manager if they do not have their New York license in the packet.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1305486. 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

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus