ICU RN

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Neurological Specialty Nurse position is located in Albany, New York. This role involves providing specialized care to patients in the neurological intensive care unit, focusing on trauma, surgical, and neurological ICU cases. The position requires prior travel experience, and candidates must have a minimum of two years of ICU staff experience in trauma, surgical, and neurological ICU settings, including trauma level one experience.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in ICU nursing, appropriate educational background, current licensing, and at least 2 years of ICU staff experience in trauma, surgical, and neurological ICU patients, including trauma level one experience. Experience with Epic electronic medical record system, previous travel experience, and ability to meet competency testing within 24 hours of submission. Must wear navy blue scrubs; local candidates in ineligible counties are not accepted.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel nurse experience within neurological ICU, proficiency with Epic EMR system, ability to float to other units if necessary.
• Additional Information: The position is vacant and open due to internal vacancy. The work environment requires adherence to facility dress code and parking regulations. Candidates must provide an active email for communication and competency testing.

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 #1286946. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Neurological

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