Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a high-acuity Neuro ICU position in Oregon, requiring EVD management experience and an active OR RN license.

Details

• High-acuity Neuro IMC/ICU step-down unit managing complex neurological patients at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma academic teaching hospital
• Patient population includes ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, status epilepticus, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery cases
• Specialized procedures include post-thrombolytic care and management of external ventricular devices (EVDs) and lumbar drains
• Equipment includes Hamilton C1 ventilators and vasoactive medication management systems
• Patient ratio is 1:3
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30), 36 hours per week
• Variable weekend requirements
• No on-call responsibilities
• Charting is performed in Epic (experience preferred but not required)
• Floating is required within the Acute Care division and may include an affiliated nearby hospital — refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate with no radius restriction

Requirements

• Active Oregon (OR) RN license required; pending license accepted if application has been submitted and received by the licensing board to qualify for the 90-day license exemption
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a PCU, DOU, IMC, or step-down setting required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA), plus 6 hours of stroke continuing education (CEs)
• Direct external ventricular device (EVD) management experience required
• Experience titrating vasoactive drips required
• Experience caring for ventilated patients required
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required — charge RN references are not acceptable
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions

Additional Information

• This is a newly opening unit launching mid-contract; one week of orientation is provided
• Responsibilities include managing complex neuro patients, titrating vasoactive drips, caring for ventilated patients, and managing EVDs and lumbar drains
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former employees or previous travelers at this health system must have been separated for at least 6 months before returning; a reference from the supervising manager at the facility is also required
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days for a 13-week contract or 7 days for an 18-week contract; all RTO requests must be submitted upfront and may not exceed 2 consecutive weeks
• Approved RTO exceeding 5 days requires extending the contract end date to fulfill the full 13-week assignment
• Scrubs may be any solid color (no prints); scrubs are provided
• Parking costs $16/day (8am–5pm only); public transportation is strongly encouraged