American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Stayton, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position requiring an OR RN license, ACLS, BLS, and proficiency with titrating critical drips.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 4-bed ICU within an acute care, small community hospital
• Typical patient population includes DKA, septic shock, ETOH withdrawal, hypoxemia, acute respiratory distress, and COVID
• Nurse to patient ratio is 1:2
• Required to titrate drips including propofol, levophed, dobutamine, precedex, fentanyl, insulin, esmolol, versed, and ketamine
• Uses Epic EMR system; experience preferred
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM); 2 week block schedule; typically grouped 3-4 shifts in a row
• Every other weekend required
• May be required to float to IMCU or MS units with full assignment; may assist in ED depending on previous ED experience
• No call or standby requirements
• Responsibilities include ICU-level patient care, titrating drips, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Charge nurse supervises MS, IMCU, and ICU units; does not take a patient assignment unless necessary
• Nurse aids shared with Med/Surg unit; monitor techs support the unit
• Hospitalist onsite 24/7; intensivist in-house weekdays, telemedicine coverage after hours and weekends
• RT available in the ICU 24/7; responsible for respiratory treatments
• Unit/department orientation consists of 1-2 shifts with a preceptor
• Expected to work holidays if they fall on scheduled shifts; may enter holiday rotation
• Dress code allows any color scrubs; must maintain clean, professional appearance with natural hair colors and no visible face tattoos

Requirements

• Active OR RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Preferred but not required: TNCC and PALS certifications
• Must be comfortable reading and interpreting tele strips with Mindray monitors
• Previous experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Ability to function independently in a small hospital setting with limited resources
• First-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-639959. 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: Travel RN - ICU

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