Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,555 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU/SICU night shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and active NYS RN licensure.

Details

• Works in the Surgical and Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU/SICU) of a large academic medical center in Albany, NY
• Night shift position with hours of 19:00–07:30
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NYS RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in the specialty required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA or RQI required
• Epic EMR experience required — candidates without Epic experience will not be considered
• US Social Security Number required — Canadian SIN is not accepted
• Flu vaccine required; only medical exemptions signed by a licensed professional are accepted (personal and religious exemptions are not accepted)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside outside of the following counties to be eligible: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, and Washington (50-mile radius rule applies)
• Competency testing is required for this ICU position, with 2 attempts allowed to pass
• No blocked scheduling is permitted
• More than 3 call-outs during the contract will result in termination; any required make-up shifts must be completed within 6 weeks of the last call-out
• Any RTO requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Travel pairs are not allowed for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-731833. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

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.