Travel NICU RN - $2,394 per week

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: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU Registered Nurse - Level IV NICU Job in Portland, OR

Experienced NICU Registered Nurses: join a high-acuity Level IV NICU travel nursing assignment in Southwest Portland, Oregon, with advanced neonatal care, a teaching-hospital environment, and strong clinical support.

Join a family-centered Level IV NICU in Southwest Portland, where the Pacific Northwest offers a vibrant city atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This travel nursing opportunity gives experienced NICU RNs the chance to care for critically ill neonates in a collaborative, teaching-focused environment with advanced clinical resources.

Job Details

• Position: NICU Registered Nurse
• Type: Travel RN, on-site
• Location: Portland, OR 97239
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Setting: 46-bed Level IV NICU in a teaching-hospital environment
• Charting: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Call: Not required
• Float: Yes, within the hospital
• Holiday Commitment: Must be available for at least 2 of the 3 major winter holidays

NICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• 2+ years of Level IV NICU experience required
• BSN required
• Current RN license required; pending license may be considered if submitted to the licensing board
• AHA BLS and NRP required
• PALS and STABLE preferred
• Epic experience required
• Comfort with high-acuity neonatal care, including bubble CPAP, ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and PA lines
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative acute care environment
• Must be willing to float within the hospital as needed
• References and recent work history verification required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill, convalescing, premature, and term newborns in a Level IV NICU
• Monitor patients using evidence-based neonatal nursing practices and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Support respiratory and advanced neonatal therapies, including HFOV and conventional ventilation
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary support teams to deliver family-centered care
• Safely manage surgical patients, tracheostomy patients, and other complex neonatal cases
• Document care accurately in Epic and maintain strong communication with the care team
• Participate in unit-based workflow, floating assignments, and holiday/weekend coverage
• Help create a supportive environment for families while maintaining the highest standards of neonatal nursing care

Apply now for this Portland, Oregon NICU travel nurse job and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional neonatal care.

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 #517817. 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

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