Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,850 per week

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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The ICU Cardiovascular (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) RN position is located in a critical care unit that specializes in managing adult patients with severe and complex health conditions. This role involves providing specialized cardiovascular care to critically ill patients, often immediately following surgical procedures such as cardiac surgery, in a state-of-the-art facility. The schedule is primarily nights, with floating responsibilities to the step-down and med-surg units as needed.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse licensure in New York, BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, with at least 1 year of specialty experience in cardiovascular or ICU nursing. Experience with cardiac surgeries such as CABG, valve surgeries, Swans, and intra-aortic balloon pump management is required. Prior travel experience is preferred but not required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac surgery experience and skills are required. Experience with patients straight from the operating room to ICU is necessary.
• Additional Information: Floating to step-down and/or medical surgical units may be required. Every other weekend work is mandatory, with holidays as needed. Candidates must have or be able to obtain New York State licensure promptly.
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Location: 1101 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
• Travel Required: No

Benefits

• 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 # . 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