Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Albany, NY
Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Albany, NY. This 13-week contract offers the opportunity to join a leading healthcare team in New York’s capital, providing expert care to trauma, surgical, and neurological ICU patients. Experience top-tier healthcare jobs while enjoying Albany’s vibrant arts, historic sites, and scenic Hudson Valley.
Key Job Details – New York ICU Nursing Jobs
Location : Albany, NY 12208
Healthcare Setting : Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Job Type : Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
Start Date : November 9, 2025
End Date : February 8, 2026
Contract Length : 13 weeks
Weekly Hours : 36
Shift : 12 Hour Days (7 : 00 AM – 7 : 30 PM)
Estimated Weekly Pay : $2,470 – $2,540
Dress Code : Navy blue scrubs
EMR System : Epic (Epic experience required)
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Active RN license in New York State
At least 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience (trauma, surgical, neurological ICU)
Proficiency with Epic EMR system
Competency test completion within 48 hours of application
Ability to wear navy blue scrubs
Willingness to float to other hospital units
Travel nurses only – local candidates from ineligible counties not accepted
ICU Nurse Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill ICU patients
Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and progress
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans
Administer medications, manage IVs, and operate advanced life support equipment
Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery
Maintain strict adherence to safety, infection control, and hospital policies
Float to other units as needed
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Albany, NY and discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in a welcoming, culturally rich community!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #413349. 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 : ICU
About Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
Our Methodology
Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.
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Benefits
Travel Icu Rn • Albany, NY, United States