SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  October 9, 2003

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

	Delaware		0-33169		13-4066229
	(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6551 Park of Commerce Blvd., N.W., Boca Raton, FL 33487

(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)

(561) 998-2232

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.

Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Company on October 9, 2003 that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.

Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c)  Exhibits.

Exhibit

Description

99.1

Press release issued by the Company on October 9, 2003.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC.
	By:  /s/ EMIL HENSEL
	Name: Emil Hensel
Dated:  October 9, 2003	Title: Chief Financial Officer

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Item 5.

Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.