ICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Portland, OR
Compensation
$2,050.00 - 2,160.00/week
ICU RN Details
Location
Address : Portland, OR, 97222
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Milwaukie, Oregon
Bring your critical care nursing experience to an adult ICU travel nurse assignment near Portland, Oregon. Care for complex medical and surgical patients in a collaborative setting with typical ICU nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2. The Portland metro area offers urban amenities, Willamette River scenery, and easy access to Pacific Northwest outdoor recreation.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Milwaukie, Oregon (Portland metro area)
- Assignment: 13 weeks, December 7, 2026–March 8, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, generally 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. (36 hours per week)
- Weekend rotation: Every other weekend
- Estimated weekly pay: $2,050–$2,160
- Care setting: Adult and geriatric intensive care unit (ICU); medical and surgical patients
- Floating: Flexibility to float to other units and nearby locations based on patient-care needs is required
- Other schedule details: Standby call may be required
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least one year of ICU registered nurse (RN) experience
- Current registered nurse license valid for the assignment; compact license must be in hand at submission if applicable
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
- Experience with Epic electronic health records and community hospital settings
- Demonstrated ability to manage ventilated patients, arterial lines, central lines, cardiac and vasoactive drips, dysrhythmias, and acute medical or surgical conditions
- Reliable vehicle available for the assignment, including potential travel between nearby work locations
- Availability to work the required weekend rotation and adapt to floating needs
Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for adult and geriatric ICU patients with medical and surgical diagnoses
- Monitor patient status, interpret changes in condition, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary care team
- Manage ventilator and high-flow oxygen support, arterial and central lines, IV therapies, cardiac and vasoactive drips, and blood product administration within scope of practice
- Support care for patients with respiratory failure, stroke, renal conditions, pulmonary emergencies, and other critical care needs
- Document care accurately in Epic and follow infection-prevention and isolation protocols
- Collaborate with the care team and float to other units or nearby locations as needed to support patient care
Apply now for this ICU travel nurse contract in Milwaukie, Oregon, near Portland.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.