Travel Nurse RN - Critical Care Float - $2,465 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Critical Care Float Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float Nurse position in Albany, New York. This role requires extensive experience in trauma and ICU settings, with proficiency in caring for patients across neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PCC environments. The position offers night shifts, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, and a minimum of 36 hours per week. The ideal candidate will possess previous travel experience and demonstrate competency in critical care nursing. Job Details: Location: Albany, NY Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: LICENSURE: Active RN license in New York or pending licensure review CERTIFICATIONS: BLS (Basic Life Support); ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) highly preferred Experience: Previous travel experience required; experience in level I trauma centers and floating across multiple ICU environments highly desired Skills: Competency in ICU patient care across neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, PCCU, and ICU/PCCU in the emergency department and post-anesthesia care units Additional Requirements: Must have recent ICU experience and be comfortable managing diverse critical care cases Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems Ability to quickly adapt to various ICU settings with minimal supervision Additional Information: Competency test required within 24 hours of submission, sent via email Full availability for the schedule as outlined Willing to review clinicians with pending state licenses or licensing gaps 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: 2026-10-07 Cross Country Job ID 1299526. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Float 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