Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,540 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an ICU Cardiovascular Specialty Nurse in Albany, New York. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This position involves working in a high-acuity care unit with specialized skills in cardiac and vascular postoperative care.

Job Details:

• Location: Albany, New York
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 2-3 years of staff Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience; Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience; experience in trauma level one care setting; prior travel experience preferred
• Additional Information: Competency test required within 24 hours of submission, sent via the candidate's email. Candidates must have experience with immediate postoperative cardiac and vascular surgery patients requiring the ICU, including competencies with vents, arterial lines, spinal drains, hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, temporary pacemakers, and vasoactive/inotropic drip titrations. Navy blue scrubs are required. Local candidates are no longer being accepted by the organization after 1/11/2024.
• Position Creation Reason: Vacant position

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

Posted Date: 2026-07-01

Cross Country Job ID #1267917. 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 Cardiovascular

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