What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,270 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
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: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The healthcare organization is seeking an ICU RN (Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse) to support its facility located in the area. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients in a bustling short-term acute care setting. The ICU RN will be expected to float between units as needed, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical standards.
Job Details
- Position Description: ICU RN responsible for caring for adult patients requiring critical care, with experience in advanced cardiovascular support, ventilator management, and complex patient monitoring.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; valid state license (compact license accepted).
- Education & Experience: 0 years of minimum experience required; at least 1 year preferred.
- Location & Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 09/14/2026 to 03/15/2027.
- Clinical Skills and Experience: Care of ventilated patients, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, pulmonary artery line monitoring, use of ventricular assist devices (VAD), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), cardiac pacemakers, unstable post-cath lab patient care, vasoactive medication administration, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), therapeutic hypothermia, ventilator management.
- Additional Information: Candidate must have a vehicle for the assignment and previous charge experience. Floating to other units may be required based on staffing needs.
- Submission Requirements: Include answers to past employment at Providence facilities, two recent references covering one year (or six months for CNAs), and confirmation of qualifications.
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 #1305743. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit
About Cross Country NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,270