Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The healthcare organization is seeking a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Nurse in Albany, New York. This position requires candidates to have Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience and previous travel experience. Candidates must bring their license on the first day of work. The role involves caring for high-acuity postoperative cardiac and vascular surgery patients, requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills.

Job Details:

• Location: Albany, New York
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
• Schedule: Night shifts
• Required Qualifications: Certifications in appropriate nursing credentials, valid state license, 2-3 years of staff CVICU experience, Epic EMR experience, and previous travel experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Competency in managing immediate postoperative cardiac and vascular surgery patients, ventilator management, spinal drains, ECG interpretation, temporary pacemakers, and vasoactive/inotropic drip titrations.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Navy blue scrubs are required. Competency test must be completed within 24 hours of submission and sent via candidates email. Effective January 11, 2024, local candidates are no longer being accepted by the organization.

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 #1267916. 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