Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - in Portland

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Location: Portland, OR

Agency: Fusion Medical Staffing

Pay: $2,239 to $2,382 per week

Shift: Nights – 3 days × 12 hours

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: 7/21/2026

Travel Nursing assignment seeking a qualified PICU RN to provide advanced specialized care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in high‑acuity settings for 13 weeks.

• Explain procedures and treatments to pediatric patients and their families to ensure understanding, cooperation, and emotional support during critical situations.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved pediatric nursing techniques and protocols.
• Prepare and operate advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, central line setups, and hemodynamic monitors, while assisting physicians during treatments and examinations.
• Continuously observe and evaluate patient conditions, record significant findings, and promptly notify physicians of critical changes or adverse reactions to treatments.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and other clinical data to detect deviations from normal, initiating rapid interventions when necessary.
• Respond to life‑saving situations based upon pediatric nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols specific to intensive care.
• Initiate a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient and family, as prescribed by a physician and/or hospital policy.
• Document all relevant history and physical assessments for assigned patients accurately in medical records.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

• One year of recent experience as a PICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certification.

• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• CCRN certification.
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position.

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.
• Proficiency in PC skills and following written/verbal instructions.
• Physical ability to remain in a stationary position, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, bend.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse personnel professionally.
• Technical skills for fine manipulation and use of department equipment.
• Mental acuity to cope with frequent contact, deadlines under pressure, and irregular schedules.
• Visual acuity and effective communication.

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours.
• Life and Short‑term disability offered.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive Refer‑a‑friend Bonus Program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

* Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer