Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,405 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: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Schenectady, New York. The role involves providing specialized care in an Intensive Care Unit with a focus on stepdown and medical-surgical floors. Candidates are required to bring their licensed credentials on their first day.

Job Details:

• Location: Schenectady, NY
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Shift Hours: 12 hours per night, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Float: Float rotation may be required to stepdown and/or medical surgical units
• Required Qualifications: Valid New York State license, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), minimum of 2 years of ICU and specialty experience, NY licensed required, schedule involves nights, prior travel experience preferred but not required, no minimum experience requirement is applicable as no explicit minimum is specified
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior travel experience is a plus
• Additional Information: Holidays as needed. Candidates must apply as soon as offered/accepted to avoid delays in assignment.

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 #1271228. 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

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