Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pendleton, Oregon.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring ventilator management and drip titration skills.

• Acute care ICU setting with 5 beds
• Patient ratios of 1:2-3, with 1:1 for unstable ventilated patients
• Common diagnoses include sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, DKA, COPD exacerbation, and RSV/Influenza/COVID-19
• Mixed unit occasionally includes stable pediatric patients, requiring comfort with all age populations
• Uses MEDITECH EMR
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday requirement is negotiable
• On-call/low census expectation to report within 30 minutes if called
• Floating required for RNs not fully cross-trained, functioning as helping hands in other departments
• Charge RN is a unit RN who also carries a patient assignment
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist and respiratory therapy coverage
• RT equipment includes ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• CCU RNs read telemetry strips for med-surg patients

• Active OR RN license or eligibility for 90-Day Oregon Emergency License if not currently held
• Active State or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (active, not pending)
• Experience with ventilator management and drip titration required
• Experience titrating heparin, vasopressors, Bumex, insulin, and sedation/analgesia drips
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

• Provide direct ICU nursing care including ventilator management and titratable drip administration
• Unit has 1 CNA available during day shift
• Unit orientation is 3-6 shifts, longer if needed
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs
• Strong staffing ratios and teamwork emphasized on this unit
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any Common Spirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable

American Traveler Job  #P-753319. 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:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.