Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,281 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU
- Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

• Specialty:
  PICU
  - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/25/2026
• 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:
  
  Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatric/Neonatal Mobile ICU Transport position requiring flight and/or mobile transfer experience along with active OR and WA/Compact RN licensure.

• Work in a children's hospital PICU transport program covering neonatal and pediatric patients
• Transport team consists of one RN and one RT per shift, based out of the facility
• Team transports patients from outside facilities throughout Oregon and SW Washington via ground, fixed-wing, or rotor transport
• Transports are guided by a physician and may include facility-to-facility transfers under contracted partnerships
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours from 18:30 to 07:00
• Required to work a minimum of every third weekend, with occasional extra weekend shifts as needed
• Uses Epic EMR for charting

• Active OR RN license and WA/Compact RN license required prior to starting (temporary 90-day OR license available upon request if needed)
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a fully oriented, working neonatal/pediatric transport RN with strong NICU/PICU skills
• Flight and/or mobile transfer experience required for interview consideration
• Prefer 2+ years of pediatric transport RN experience
• Current BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Strong respiratory skills including ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and continuous sedation
• Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, central line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Additional skills including intubation and UVC/UAC placement

• Complete flight training as part of orientation through a contracted vendor to meet transport program requirements
• Provide critical care nursing support during neonatal and pediatric transports across multiple facilities
• Scrub color may be any color except black or camo, with scrubs provided for the Pediatric Transport team
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space
• Local candidates are not accepted and candidates may not reside within 50 miles of any facility location within the health system
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Former staff must be separated from the facility/system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• One professional reference from a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Manager required, preferably within the last year
• No felony convictions accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-741067. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Pediatric 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.