Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position requiring prior travel experience and competency floating across multiple ICU settings.

• 13-week travel assignment in the Critical Care Float Pool at a Level I trauma center
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to float across multiple ICU environments including neuro/trauma SICU, MICU, CPS/VICU, CCU, and PCCU, as well as ICU/PCC patients in the ED and PACU awaiting bed placement
• Every other weekend required with rotating holiday coverage
• 48-hour work weeks available for interested candidates

• Active NY RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or RQI required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Level I trauma center ICU experience and experience floating across varied ICU units strongly preferred
• Must complete a competency test within 24 hours of consideration, with up to 2 attempts to pass
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number required;
  Canadian SIN not accepted
• Minimum of 1 reference within the past year from a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references not accepted)

• Provide critical care nursing support across multiple ICU units as part of a float pool team
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccination required with only medical exemptions accepted; personal or religious declinations not accepted
• No blocked scheduling permitted
• More than 3 call-outs within the 13-week assignment may result in contract termination, with make-up shifts required within 6 weeks
• RTO must be requested at time of consideration
• Local candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of specific counties (Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, and Washington) are not eligible
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-769444. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.