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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse for night shifts in a state-of-the-art critical care facility. This position involves providing advanced care to adult critically ill patients, including those requiring hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical ventilation. The role requires flexibility to float to step-down or medical/surgical units as needed, with responsibilities spanning from patient stabilization to post-operative cardiac care.
Job Details:
- Location: Adult ICU with 36 beds, including 24 intensive care beds and 12 step-down beds.
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid New York licensed registered nurse; BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or American Red Cross; minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, including 1 year of cardiovascular cardiac surgery experience; experience with CABG surgeries, Valve surgeries, Swans, and IABPs. Prior travel experience preferred but not required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac surgery experience and skills such as managing patients with complex post-operative needs.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to step-down or medical/surgical units.
- Additional Information: This position will start as soon as possible, with an end date of 12/12/2026. RTO requests of four days or less can be considered if the candidate has at least two years of specialty experience. No holiday RTO is authorized. Candidates must apply promptly with their New York license 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 #1317792. 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 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
