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Interest margin Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate description Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate Description Interest rate increase (decrease) (percentage) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease) Quarterly commitment fee on the average daily unused portion (percentage) Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Current borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Remaining borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Line of credit facility, term (in years) Debt Instrument, Term Variable rate, floor Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis, Floor Rate Debt Instrument, Variable Rate, Floor Percentage of principal amount redeemed Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed Mandatory prepayments as percentage of excess cash flow Mandatory Prepayments As Percentage Of Excess Cash Flow Mandatory prepayment as percentage of excess cash flow as defined in the new credit agreement. Mandatory prepayments in excess of cash flow, threshold Mandatory Prepayments in Excess of Cash Flow, Threshold Mandatory Prepayments in Excess of Cash Flow, Threshold Mandatory prepayments, percentage of net cash proceeds of asset sold Mandatory Prepayments, Percentage of Net Cash Proceeds of Asset Sold Mandatory Prepayments, Percentage of Net Cash Proceeds of Asset Sold Mandatory prepayments, percentage of cash proceeds of issuances of debt Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Cash Proceeds of Issuances of Debt Mandatory Prepayments, Percent of Cash Proceeds of Issuances of Debt Mandatory prepayment, percent of net cash proceeds of equity offering Mandatory Prepayment, Percent of Net Cash Proceeds of Equity Offering Mandatory Prepayment, Percent of Net Cash Proceeds of Equity Offering Debt to EBITDA ratio Debt To EBITDA Ratio Ratio to measure ability to pay off incurred debt. 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Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Other (income) expense, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax (benefit) expense Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Consolidated net income (loss) Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - Basic Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders (in usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Net income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - Diluted Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders (in 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Rate Expected volatility (as a percentage) Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Dividend yield (as a percentage) Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected life (in years) Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Change in stock price (in usd per share) Fair Value Inputs, Sensitivity Analysis, Change in Stock Price Fair Value Inputs, Sensitivity Analysis, Change in Stock Price Change in valuation of embedded derivative liability due to dollar change in stock price Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Liability, Change In Valuation Due To Dollar Increase (Decrease) In Stock Price Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Liability, Change In Valuation Due To Dollar Increase (Decrease) In Stock Price Change in interest rates (as a percentage) Fair Value Inputs, Sensitivity Analysis, Change in Interest Rates Fair Value Inputs, Sensitivity Analysis, Change in Interest Rates Change in valuation of embedded derivative liability due to percentage change in interest rates Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Liability, Change In Valuation Due To Dollar Increase (Decrease) In Interest Rates Embedded Derivative, Fair Value Of Embedded Derivative Liability, Change In Valuation Due To Dollar Increase (Decrease) In Interest Rates Segment Reporting [Abstract] Number of operating segments Number of Operating Segments Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Other intangible assets, accumulated depreciation Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Future Minimum Lease Payments Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block] Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Axis] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Disposal Group Name [Domain] Cross Country Education, LLC [Member] Cross Country Education, LLC [Member] Cross Country Education, LLC [Member] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Axis] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group Classification [Domain] Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Disposal Disclosures [Abstract] Consideration Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Earn-out held in escrow, term (in months) Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Liability Held in Escrow, Term Of Deposit Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Liability Held in Escrow, Term Of Deposit Performance related earn out Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Earn-Out Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Contingent Consideration, Earn-Out Non-compete agreement, term (in years) Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Non-Compete Agreement, Term Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Non-Compete Agreement, Term Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis] Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis] Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain] Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain] Acquisition-related Costs [Member] Acquisition-related Costs [Member] Subordinated Debt [Member] Subordinated Debt [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility [Member] Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Convertible Notes Payable [Member] Consideration transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Cash acquired from acquisition Cash Acquired from Acquisition Acquisition of assets of Medical Staffing Network, net of cash acquired Deferred consideration Period of deferred consideration (in months) Business Combination, Consideration Deferred, Period Business Combination, Consideration Deferred, Period Additional exit liabilities Business Combination, Integration Related Costs Debt Debt conversion price (in usd per share) Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Adjustment for nonrecurring costs in net loss Use of Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Write off of property and equipment Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table] Restructuring Type [Axis] Restructuring Type [Axis] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Type of Restructuring [Domain] Exit Costs [Member] Exit Costs [Member] Exit Costs [Member] Ongoing Postemployment Benefits [Member] Employee Severance [Member] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Axis] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Restructuring Plan [Domain] Cost Optimization Project [Member] Cost Optimization Project [Member] Cost Optimization Project [Member] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] Payments for Restructuring Payments for Restructuring Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Reserve Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] Balance at beginning of period Charged to operations Reclassifications Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment Payments Balance at end of period SEGMENT DATA Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $3,817 in 2015 and $1,425 in 2014 Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Prepaid expenses Prepaid Expense, Current Insurance recovery receivable Insurance Settlements Receivable, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $38,554 in 2015 and $47,590 in 2014 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Trade names, net Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Goodwill Goodwill Other identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $37,156 in 2015 and $34,209 in 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Debt issuance costs, net Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Other non-current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued compensation and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current Sales tax payable Sales and Excise Tax Payable, Current Deferred purchase price Deferred Purchase Price, Current Deferred Purchase Price, Current Deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Other current liabilities Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current portion Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations Non-current deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Long-term accrued claims Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense Long-term deferred purchase price Long-term Deferred Purchase Price Long-term Deferred Purchase Price Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Total Cross Country Healthcare stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Long-term Debt Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Debt Terms Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding CONVERTIBLE NOTES DERIVATIVE LIABILITY Derivatives and Fair Value [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Nurse and allied staffing [Member] Nurse And Allied Staffing [Member] Nurse and allied staffing [Member] Physician Staffing [Member] Physician Staffing [Member] Physician staffing [Member] Other human capital management services [Member] Other Human Capital Management Services [Member] Other human capital management services [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Aggregate goodwill acquired Goodwill, Gross Sale of CCE Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit Accumulated impairment loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Goodwill, net of impairment loss Schedule Of Indefinite Lived And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Indefinite Lived And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule Of Indefinite Lived And Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Database Rights [Member] Database Rights [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite Lived And Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated Amortization Intangible assets subject to amortization, net carrying amount Goodwill Trade names Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Intangible assets not subject to amortization, net Intangible Assets Not Subject To Amortization Net Carrying Amount Net carrying amount of intangible assets that are not subject to amortization. Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income, before income tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Unrealized foreign currency translation (loss) gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive (loss) income, before income taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive loss, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Revolver credit facility, interest rate Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End Interest Rate Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Unamortized Discount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage DEBT Debt Disclosure [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted Basic weighted average common shares Effective of dilutive shares: Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract] Share-based awards (shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent Events [Text Block] RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block] Reconciliation of acquisition and integration liability Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Schedule of unaudited pro forma financial information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Prior Period Adjustment Scenario, Adjustment [Member] Business Segments Segments [Domain] Physician staffing [Member] Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items] Revenues Contribution income Segment Reporting Information Operating Income Loss Before Depreciation And Amortization Restructuring Costs Acquisition and Integration Cost Legal Settlement Charge And Unallocated Corporate Expenses Income from operation before depreciation, amortization, restructuring costs, acquisition and integration costs, legal settlement charge and corporate expenses not specifically identified to a reporting segment. 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