Travel ICU RN - $2,578 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Stayton, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• 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: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a small community hospital in Oregon, with Epic experience and the ability to titrate a wide range of drips required.

Details

• Small 40-bed acute care community hospital with a 4-bed ICU unit
• MS, IMCU, and ICU are all located on the same floor
• Patient population includes DKA, septic shock, ETOH withdrawal, hypoxemia, acute respiratory distress, and COVID
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, Precedex, Fentanyl, Insulin, Esmolol, Versed, Ketamine, and others
• Mindray monitoring system in use — must be comfortable reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Charting via Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Scheduling done in 2-week blocks by management; nights are typically grouped in sets of 3–4 consecutive shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation may apply if a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled shift
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to IMCU or MS may be required with a full patient assignment; candidates with ED experience may be asked to float to or assist in the ED

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; TNCC and PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency with telemetry strip interpretation required
• Experience with drip titration required

Additional Information

• Level 4 Trauma facility — candidates must be comfortable functioning with more limited resources and assisting across units as needed
• Charge nurse oversees MS, IMCU, and ICU and does not typically carry a patient assignment
• Hospitalist available 24/7 on-site; Intensivist on-site Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, with OHSU telemedicine coverage after hours and on weekends
• Respiratory therapy staff available in the facility 24/7 with ICU support as needed
• Nurse aides available on the unit, shared with the MS floor
• Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
• Any color scrubs permitted; must be clean and professional
• No visible face tattoos during shift; natural hair colors required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-733351. 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 - 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.