Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,655 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) registered nurse position is located in a state-of-the-art critical care unit specializing in adult cardiac patients. This role involves providing high-level, specialized critical care to patients recovering from cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG) and valve procedures. The position offers a 12-hour night shift with every other weekend work, and requires floating to step-down and medical-surgical units as necessary.

Job Details:

• Location: 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid break
• Schedule: Nights, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, New York State license, minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including 1 year of specialty experience in cardiac surgery with skills in CABG surgeries, valve surgeries, Swans, and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP). Prior travel experience preferred but not required.
• Floating: Float rotation may be required to step-down and/or medical-surgical units.
• Additional Information: The role involves caring for critically ill adult patients immediately post-operation, with patients transferred directly from operating rooms to the ICU. No block scheduling will be approved. The vacancy begins on July 27, 2026, with the next orientation scheduled for August 31, 2026.

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 #1281621. 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