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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit The position provides critical care nursing for adult patients in a high-acuity setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:2. The role includes 12-hour day shifts, weekend coverage at least every other weekend, and potential rotation between units based on clinical needs.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required at least every other weekend.

Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of intensive care unit experience. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certifications. Compact nursing license in hand at submission. Epic charting experience. Demonstrated competency in ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, continuous intravenous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, blood product administration, acute stroke management, dysrhythmia management, respiratory failure care, and critical care monitoring.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Provides care for adult patients in a 36-bed intensive care unit with an average daily census of 24. Expected patient ratio is 1:2. Critical care responsibilities may include continuous electrocardiogram rhythm and oxygen saturation monitoring, pulmonary artery pressure and cardiac output monitoring, ventricular assist device and intra-aortic balloon pump management, cardiac pacemaker care, continuous renal replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, therapeutic hypothermia, and ventilator management. Collaboration is supported by intravenous therapy, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, transportation, and unit secretarial services. Travelers may rotate between nearby units or facilities to meet operational and patient-care needs. The assignment is scheduled from 12/07/2026 through 06/07/2027.

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 1350916. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus