Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,270 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN)) is needed in the ICU specialty for a short-term assignment. The position involves floating between units within a short-term acute care facility, providing specialized critical care to adult patients. This opportunity is suited for a dedicated healthcare professional capable of managing complex patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CCRN; Education Requirements: Relevant RN license with valid state license or compact license in hand at submission; Years of Experience: Minimum of 1 year; Location Requirements: Ability to work in the designated facility within a 50-mile radius; Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include: Management of acute and critical patient conditions, arterial line management, care of ventilated patients, post-surgical and post-neurosurgery patient care, monitoring of intracranial pressure, use of advanced life support, interpreting arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, administering emergency medications, and managing multisystem organ failure.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have experience with advanced cardiac and neuro-critical care procedures, including ECMO, CRRT, and VV ECMO. Floating to various units may be required to meet the needs of the facility. Candidates must be adaptable to floating and capable of handling high-acuity patient scenarios.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1335550. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus