GHR Healthcare 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
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel NICU Registered Nurse – Level 4 NICU Job in Portland, OR 97239
Join a high-acuity neonatal intensive care team in Portland, Oregon (97239). This 13-week travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced NICU Registered Nurse who wants to make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill newborns in a collaborative, fast-paced Level 4 NICU. Portland offers a vibrant city atmosphere with easy access to scenic parks, local coffee shops, and a welcoming Pacific Northwest feel.
Job Details
- Setting: Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
- Location: Portland, OR 97239
- Start Date: Flexible start options available in September, October, or November 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
- Charting System: Epic
- Schedule Notes: Weekend coverage required; floating within the hospital may be expected
- Patient Population: Neonates and infants
Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of Level 4 NICU experience required
- BSN preferred
- BLS and NRP required
- Epic experience required
- Strong clinical background in high-acuity neonatal care
- Experience with ventilator management, bubble CPAP, and advanced NICU support preferred
- First-time travelers may be considered with strong experience
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic unit and float as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, family-centered care to critically ill, convalescing, and growing newborns
- Monitor and manage neonates requiring advanced respiratory and developmental support
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Care for surgical patients, tracheostomy patients, and infants with complex medical needs
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
- Maintain a calm, organized approach in a high-acuity NICU environment
- Support team-based care and contribute to excellent patient outcomes
Why Consider This Portland NICU Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for experienced travel nurses
- Opportunity to work in a respected Portland healthcare setting
- Gain valuable experience in a Level 4 neonatal intensive care unit
- Flexible start dates for nurses seeking Oregon nursing jobs
- Be part of a supportive, patient-focused clinical team
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a rewarding NICU healthcare team in Portland, Oregon.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #512645. 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: NICU
About GHR Healthcare
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