GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Portland, OR 97213
Travel ICU Registered Nurse needed in Portland, Oregon 97213 for a 13-week critical care assignment with competitive weekly pay, Epic charting, and a collaborative adult ICU team.
Join a dynamic critical care team in Portland, Oregon, and bring your ICU expertise to a fast-paced environment where your skills make a real difference every shift. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a highly collaborative setting with advanced technology, strong interdisciplinary support, and a patient-centered culture. Located in Portland's vibrant 97213 area, you'll enjoy the energy of a well-known Pacific Northwest city with convenient access to great food, arts, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU Registered Nurse / Critical Care Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Location: Portland, OR 97213
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- End Date: 12/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Yes, at least every other weekend
- Float Requirement: Yes, based on unit needs
- Charting System: Epic
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
- Compact license required at submission if applicable
- Minimum 2 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and CCRN certifications required
- Strong experience with ventilated patients, arterial lines, central line care, vasoactive drips, and dysrhythmia management
- Ability to care for complex critical care patients including CRRT, ECMO, ARDS, and post-procedure cardiac patients
- Must be comfortable floating to other units and nearby sister facilities as needed
- Must have reliable transportation for the assignment
- Two professional references covering the last year of experience within the past 3 years
Responsibilities
- Provide high-acuity nursing care for adult ICU patients in a collaborative critical care environment
- Monitor and interpret ECG rhythms, oxygenation status, hemodynamics, and arterial blood gases
- Manage ventilators, tracheostomies, invasive lines, and advanced critical care equipment
- Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, sedation, paralytics, and other IV therapies as ordered
- Care for patients requiring CRRT, ECMO support, IABP, VADs, and other specialized interventions
- Support patients with complex diagnoses such as respiratory failure, stroke, multisystem organ dysfunction, and post-neurosurgical needs
- Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, imaging, and other support teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and deliver safe, timely, compassionate patient care
- Adapt to changing unit needs and contribute to a strong team environment
Why Apply for This Portland ICU Travel Nurse Job?
- Work in a respected Portland healthcare setting with strong critical care support
- Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in the heart of Oregon’s healthcare market
- Gain valuable ICU experience with advanced technologies and high-acuity patient care
- Take advantage of weekly pay and a schedule that supports work-life balance
Apply now to join this Portland ICU travel nursing opportunity and put your critical care skills to work in a rewarding healthcare job.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #512301. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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