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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 10 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Multiple locations. This position supports adult and geriatric patients in a six-bed, low- to mid-acuity intensive care setting within a short-term acute care environment. The role is open to first-time travelers and includes floating between units based on clinical needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts consisting of 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, and on-call availability is required with notification approximately two hours before the shift.
- Required Qualifications:
- At least one year of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications
- Compact nursing license in hand at submission
- Community hospital experience
- Electronic health record charting experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous charge nurse experience
- Emergency Department (ED) experience
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Expected patient ratios are generally 1:2, with 1:1 to 1:3 ratios for medical-surgical overflow patients.
- Patient populations include adults and geriatric patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- The role includes management of ventilated patients, airway support, arterial lines, central lines, cardiac and vasoactive infusions, dysrhythmias, blood products, and acute renal conditions.
- Candidates must be available to work three of five designated holidays.
- Orientation includes 12 hours, and one pre-approved time-off request is available.
- All requested time off and specific scheduling needs must be submitted during the initial application process.
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 #1347983. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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