Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Pendleton, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Night Shift Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting. The position requires a dedicated registered nurse with experience in ventilator management, drip titrations, and critical patient care across all age groups.
Job Details
Position Description: The ICU unit is composed of beds with ratios of 1:2-3 for most patients, and 1:1 for unstable ventilated patients. The unit treats diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, encephalopathy, DKA, COPD exacerbation, RSV/Influenza/COVID-19, and occasionally stable pediatric patients. The role demands proficiency with ventilators, drip titrations (heparin, vasopressors, Bumex, insulin, sedation/analgesia), and advanced critical care skills.
Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications; Oregon License or eligible for 90-day Oregon Emergency License; minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; location in or willing to obtain Oregon licensure; minimum of 1 year of ICU experience; all shifts nights, 12 hours each, minimum 36 hours per week.
Additional information: The unit has nurse aides on day shifts, a critical access hospital with in-house hospitalists and RTs available 24/7, and uses MEDITECH for charting. Orientation lasts 3-6 shifts, or longer if needed. The unit supports float assistance for nurses not fully cross-trained to other departments, and is committed to teamwork and staffing ratios that promote quality patient care.
Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend and negotiable holiday requirements. Call or standby duties are expected within 30 minutes of being called, especially during low census periods.
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 #1312321. 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.