Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care - $2,350 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

• Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/08/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs - Portland, OR

Advance your nursing career as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Portland, Oregon (97213). This top-rated healthcare job offers the chance to deliver expert neonatal care in a Level 3 or 4 NICU at a leading acute care hospital. Portland is a premier destination for travel nurses, known for its vibrant culture, lush parks, and thriving food scene-making it an ideal location for your next nursing assignment.

• Location: Portland, OR 97213 (Oregon nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Unit: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level 3 or 4 NICU)
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/8/2025 - End: 3/9/2026)
• Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00-19:00, Nights: 19:00-07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2010 - $2160 per week
• On-Site Position
• Parking: Free on-site parking

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon or eligibility to obtain prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of recent NICU RN experience (Level 3 or 4 preferred; strong Level 2 NICU experience considered)
• Previous Charge RN and delivery/resuscitation experience required
• BLS and NRP certifications required (American Heart Association preferred)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system
• Reliable vehicle required for assignment (potential floating to nearby healthcare facilities)
• Ability to float between NICU, maternity, and mother-baby units as needed
• 2 supervisory references covering 1 year within the last 3 years

• Deliver expert nursing care to neonates and infants in a Level 3 or 4 NICU setting
• Serve as Charge RN as scheduled, with applicable pay differential
• Perform neonatal delivery and resuscitation duties
• Manage arterial lines, central/implanted lines, bubble CPAP, ventilators (AC/PC/SIMV/CPAP/BIPAP/PEEP), and advanced NICU equipment
• Administer feedings (bottle, breast, gavage) and medications including steroids and surfactants
• Care for neonates with complex diagnoses, including premature infants under 28 weeks gestation
• Float to maternity or mother-baby units as needed (providing patient care if experienced)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Epic EHR
• Participate in self-scheduling and rotating weekends/holidays as required

Why Choose Portland, Oregon for Your Next Travel Nursing Job? Experience the best of Pacific Northwest healthcare jobs with access to scenic parks, eclectic neighborhoods, and a welcoming community. Portland offers a unique blend of urban excitement and natural beauty, perfect for travel nurses seeking professional growth and adventure.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel NICU Registered Nurse in Portland, OR!

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Planet Healthcare Job ID . 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: NICU

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