| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 11, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 11, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 0-33169 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-4066229 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6551 Park of Commerce Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | N.W. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Boca Raton |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33487 |
| City Area Code | 561 |
| Local Phone Number | 998-2232 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001141103 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CCRN |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
