Travel NICU Registered Nurse - $2,069 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: 08/24/2026
• 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 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a NICU position at a children's hospital in Oregon, requiring prior travel experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Position is in the NICU of a children's hospital
• Patient population includes neonates and infants under one year of age
• Floating is required within scope of competency to PICU, Pediatric Acute (Infants floor), or NICU Overflow locations as needed
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Weekend requirement: 3 Saturdays and 3 Sundays per 6-week schedule period
• Holiday coverage required for at least one of the following: July 4th or Labor Day
• No on-call responsibilities
• Charting is done in Epic
• 13-week contract minimum

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) RN license required; pending license accepted with proof of OR license application and fingerprints
• Current certifications required: BLS and NRP
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• COVID vaccination required; no exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Travelers are expected to float within the facility and across the health system; refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• All assigned education modules must be completed within one week of starting the assignment
• Candidates must not reside within 50 miles of any Legacy Health facility
• RTO must be finalized prior to consideration; no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment, and no more than 7 days of RTO per assignment
• Scrubs may be any color except black or camouflage
• Parking is free in any unrestricted space

American Traveler Job ID #P-715376. 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 - 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.