Travel ICU Nurse Jobs in New York
Earn $3,000–$4,200/week as a travel ICU RN in New York. NYC's world-class academic medical centers — NYP, NYU Langone, Montefiore, and Mount Sinai — demand the best critical care nurses in the country.
New York is NOT in the NLC Compact — NY License Required
All travel RNs working in New York need a standalone NY RN license (4–8 weeks processing). Apply to CatSol now and our credentialing team will initiate your NY license application immediately so your contract starts on schedule.
World-Class Academic ICUs
NYP/Weill Cornell, NYP/Columbia, NYU Langone, and Mount Sinai all rank among America's top hospitals. A NY ICU contract is among the most career-accelerating positions in travel nursing.
Highest GSA Stipends
NYC Manhattan GSA housing: $4,500–$5,500/month tax-free. Total ICU packages at $3,000–$4,200+/week are among the highest in the country, even net of NY state tax.
ECMO & Subspecialty Demand
ECMO-trained ICU RNs command $200–500/week premium at NYC cardiac surgery centers. Demand exceeds supply in CVICU and cardiac surgery ICU across all major NY health systems.
Live New York ICU Travel Nursing Jobs
New York ICU positions open frequently. Submit your profile to be first in line.
Get Matched NowNew York Travel ICU RN Pay by Subspecialty (2025)
All-in weekly packages. NYC-area GSA housing stipend ($4,500–$5,500/mo) is tax-free and significantly boosts net take-home.
| ICU Subspecialty | Weekly Package | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| CVICU / Cardiac Surgery ICU (with ECMO) | $3,800–$4,500/wk | ECMO certification; CCRN preferred; 2+ yrs CVICU |
| CVICU / Cardiac Surgery ICU (no ECMO) | $3,400–$4,000/wk | IABP, drips, post-CABG/valve experience |
| Neuro ICU / NSICU (Stroke + Neurosurgery) | $3,200–$4,000/wk | ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy; CCRN preferred |
| MICU / Medical ICU | $3,000–$3,600/wk | Multi-organ failure, sepsis, mechanical ventilation |
| SICU / Surgical ICU (Level I Trauma) | $3,000–$3,800/wk | Post-op surgery, trauma, chest tubes; TNCC preferred |
| PICU (Pediatric ICU) | $3,200–$3,800/wk | Pediatric ACLS (PALS), 2+ yrs PICU experience |
| CTICU (Cardiothoracic) | $3,400–$4,200/wk | Post-thoracic surgery; specialized drip management |
New York's Top ICU Health Systems for Travel Nurses
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell + Columbia
Manhattan
#1 NY hospital. CVICU, CTICU, NSICU, MICU. ECMO program. Academic Level I trauma.
NYU Langone Health System
Manhattan / Brookyn
Top-10 US hospital. Cardiac, neuro, surgical ICU; Tisch Hospital + Langone Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai Health Network (8 hospitals)
NYC Metro
Largest NYC system by bed count; all major ICU subspecialties; consistent traveler demand.
Montefiore Medical Center / Einstein
Bronx
Level I trauma; MICU, SICU, PICU; academic medical center; urban safety-net system.
Northwell Health (20+ hospitals)
NYC + Long Island
NY's largest hospital system; suburban + metro ICU demand; consistent traveler pipeline.
Albany Medical Center
Albany (Upstate)
Level I trauma; CVICU, MICU, SICU; capital region referral center; lower cost of living.
New York vs California vs Washington — Travel ICU Comparison
The three non-NLC coastal states — how NY stacks up for ICU travel nurses.
| Factor | New York 🗽 | California 🌁 | Washington 🌲 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Income Tax | 6.85–10.9% + NYC city | 9.3–13.3% | 0% |
| NLC Compact | No | No | No |
| License Timeline | 4–8 weeks | 6–10 weeks | 4–6 weeks |
| Avg Weekly Package | $3,000–$4,200 | $3,200–$4,500 | $3,000–$4,000 |
| GSA Housing (top city) | $4,500–$5,500 (NYC) | $2,500–$4,000 (SF/LA) | $2,000–$2,800 (Seattle) |
| Mandatory Nurse Ratios | No (union-negotiated) | Yes (2:1 ICU) | No |
| Academic Medical Prestige | Very High | Very High | High |
| ECMO Program Density | Very High (4+ major programs) | High | Moderate (Harborview) |
Land Your New York ICU Contract
CatSol places critical care nurses at NYC's top academic medical centers and upstate NY trauma hospitals. We'll handle your NY license, housing, and credentialing — you focus on exceptional patient care.