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: 10 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse in the Portland area. This role involves providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients within a short-term acute care facility. The position requires float capability between units, with a focus on managing complex patient conditions and utilizing advanced skills in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: 10W ICU RN Req 11098. Will float between units as needed. Primary focus on adult and geriatric critical care patients.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
- Education and Experience: 3+ years of ICU experience, with at least 1 year at a level I or level II trauma facility preferred. Valid state license, preferably compact, must be in hand at submission.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications (ACLS, BLS, NIHSS), minimum 3 years ICU experience, community hospital experience, charting experience with Epic, valid state license (compact preferred), at least 1 year of ICU experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro ICU and trauma level II units, ability to manage ventilated patients, manage complex equipment and procedures, and familiarity with rapid response protocols.
- Additional Responsibilities: Management of dysrhythmias, arterial line care, central line management, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, ventilator management, and other critical care procedures.
- Submission Requirements: Must include two references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years, including at least six months for CNA references. Please respond to the query regarding prior work at a Providence facility along with location and dates worked.
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 #1335211. 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