Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 34 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Nurse is a registered professional nurse providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a dedicated ICU setting. This position involves delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting patient and family needs during their hospital stay.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shift from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, every other week, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week and shift hours totaling 11.5 hours each day.
- Required Qualifications: NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); 2 years of ICU Med Surg experience; at least 1 year of RN experience; 2 years of travel experience preferred (not required for Per Diem roles); Epic experience highly preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing preferred or associate degree in nursing with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program.
- Additional Information: The role involves performing charge nurse duties, ensuring appropriate use of supplies, coordinating patient throughput, and adhering to institutional, regulatory, and legal standards. The patient census is approximately 17 to 24 beds per unit, with staffing guidelines of 1:2 shift ratio. The position requires excellent organizational skills and supports clinical development, quality improvement initiatives, and interprofessional collaboration.
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 #1298065. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Medical
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus