Travel NICU RN - $2,281 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/22/2026 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: Sep 22, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neonatal/Pediatric Transport position requiring OR and WA/Compact RN licensure along with prior flight or mobile transport experience. Details Work within the NICU/PICU transport team at a children's hospital, providing mobile neonatal and pediatric critical care transport Transport team consists of one RN and one RT per shift, transporting patients from outside facilities requiring a higher level of care Transports guided by physician oversight across facilities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington Travel to and from destinations by ground, air, or rotor-wing transport Utilizes Epic charting system 13-week assignment on night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00 Weekend requirement of at least every 3rd weekend, with occasional additional weekend shifts as needed Flight training provided during orientation through a contracted vendor Requirements Active OR RN license and WA/Compact RN license required prior to starting (90-day temporary OR license available upon request if needed) Active BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a fully oriented, working neonatal/pediatric transport RN with strong NICU/PICU skills required Prior flight and/or mobile transport experience required for interview consideration 2 years of pediatric transport RN experience preferred Epic EMR experience required Level I trauma experience preferred Skilled in respiratory care including ETT/NT suctioning, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and intubation assistance Experience with arterial line and central line management, IV therapy, and phlebotomy Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and hemodynamic monitoring Knowledge of pediatric dosage calculations and use of the Broselow system Experience with UVC/UAC placement and intubation Additional Information Provide critical care transport for neonatal and pediatric patients between outside facilities and the receiving children's hospital Complete flight training as part of orientation through a contracted vendor, similar to training required for permanent transport team staff Scrub color may be any color except black or camo, unless a specialty-specific scrub is provided Free parking available in any unrestricted space Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no RTO allowed during the first 2 weeks of the assignment Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from any facility within the health system to be eligible Former staff must be separated from the facility/system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler First-time travelers are not specified as excluded, but strong recent transport and NICU/PICU experience is required for consideration American Traveler Job ID P-741069. 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 About American Traveler 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.