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:
  
  11/10/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 7

American Traveler is hiring an experienced NICU RN for a Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit, requiring BSN and 2+ years Level 4 NICU experience.

• Work in a 46-bed Level 4 Neonatal ICU caring for critically ill, convalescing, and growing premature and term newborns
• Admissions come from the facility'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 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend requirement
• No on-call requirement
• Floating required within the hospital; no floating to sister hospitals
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active OR RN license required for consideration
• BSN required
• Minimum 2 years Level 4 NICU experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, NRP
• Preferred certifications: PALS, STABLE
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Respiratory skills required:
  Bubble CPAP, tracheostomy care/management, ventilator management (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP)
• PA Lines skill preferred
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted

• Provide family-centered care for fragile neonatal patients and their families
• Participate in the education of students and pediatric residents as part of a teaching hospital environment
• Must be available to work at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)
• November and December start dates available
• First-time travelers accepted with 3+ years of experience
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• No mile radius restriction for local candidates
• May float to an affiliate hospital nearby per unit needs
• RTO limited to 1 week maximum, must be submitted upfront
• Returning staff must have a gap of 6+ months since last assignment to be eligible
• Scrubs with no prints; scrubs provided for OR

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.