ICU Travel Nurse Job in Albany, NY | Nights (3x12)

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Albany, NY
Weekly Pay
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$2,448
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
6 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Albany, New York, with Advantis Medical is a 6-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Albany Medical Center. This role pays $2,448 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically ill patients on continuous monitoring, titrate critical infusions as ordered, manage ventilated patients, and act immediately on signs of deterioration with the critical care team.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this ICU travel nurse job in Albany, NY, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Albany Medical Center
  • Location: Albany, NY 12208
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 6 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
  • Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
  • Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses

Travel ICU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New York and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Albany, NY

What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Does a multistate license work for this New York travel assignment?
No—New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an out-of-state multistate license doesn’t cover this assignment; you’ll need an active New York RN license and current registration. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the NYSED Office of the Professions, and plan for New York’s required child-abuse-reporting and infection-control coursework unless an exemption applies. Our New York Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What's the trauma and academic setting like for travel nurses at Albany Medical Center in Albany?
Northeastern New York's only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and only academic medical center, Albany Medical Center runs an emergency department seeing more than 75,000 visits a year.
What critical-care and stroke acuity will travel nurses find at Albany Medical Center?
It's a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with a dedicated Neuro ICU. Travelers may also see medical, surgical, vascular, and cardiothoracic critical care, and the hospital charts on Epic.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this ICU job in Albany

Explore Albany, NY

As the Capital Region's main referral point, Albany, NY draws a regular flow of admissions to Albany Medical Center and the systems around it. Critical-care and med-surg floors cover patients from well beyond the city limits, across several campuses. Travelers reviewing assignments often see contracts extending into Troy, Schenectady, and Cohoes, where housing comes easier than downtown, and many favor a base near the Northway for a quick run into the city. Off shift, Washington Park and the New York State Museum are easy options for a day. The walkable downtown grid and regional rail connections make a car optional, which is a real plus for travelers who would rather not commute far.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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