Travel NICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  NICU
  - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/20/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 8

American Traveler is hiring a Level 4 NICU RN for night shifts at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring BSN and 2+ years of Level 4 NICU experience.

• Work in a 46-bed Level 4 Neonatal ICU providing family-centered care to critically ill, convalescing, and growing premature and term newborns
• Unit receives admissions from the hospital's high-risk perinatal department as well as transports from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Hawaii
• Access to specialists in endocrine, pulmonary, genetics, renal, metabolic, ophthalmology, neurology, general pediatric surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Weekend rotation required
• No call requirements
• Floating required within the hospital; no floating to sister hospitals
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active OR RN license (pending license accepted if application has been submitted to licensing board)
• BSN required
• Minimum 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP
• Preferred certifications: PALS, STABLE
• Epic charting experience required
• Preferred experience:
  
  charge RN, teaching hospital, Trauma Level I
• Clinical skills required: respiratory care, bubble CPAP, tracheostomy care/management, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• Preferred skill: PA lines
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (charge RN references not accepted)
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted

• Nurses participate in the education of students and pediatric residents at this teaching hospital
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Must be available to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• Scrubs are provided for OR use; no prints allowed for standard scrubs
• First-time travelers accepted only with 3+ years of experience
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
• Former OHSU employees or travelers must have been gone at least 6 months to be eligible to return, and require a reference from their previous OHSU manager
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation

American Traveler Job  #P-756432. 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
- Neonatal 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.