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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 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 Neuro ICU position in Oregon, requiring External Ventricular Device (EVD) management experience and active OR licensure for this high-acuity step-down role.

Details

• Neuro IMC/step-down unit providing ICU-level care to complex neurological patients
• 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 used includes Hamilton C1 ventilators and vasoactive medication delivery systems
• Patient ratio is 1:3
• Charting is done via Epic (experience preferred but not required)
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
• Variable weekend requirements
• Floating is required within the Acute Care division, including to a nearby affiliate hospital — refusal to float may result in contract cancellation
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

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); if a second reference within 24 months is unavailable, a reference within 3–5 years may be accepted with documented justification
• COVID vaccination proof required — no exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• This is a new unit opening with a one-week orientation provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate — no radius restriction
• Former employees or previous travelers at this health system must have been away for at least 6 months before returning; a reference from the supervising manager at this facility must also be completed and reviewed by the hiring manager
• RTO is capped at 5 days for a 13-week contract or 7 days for an 18-week contract; any approved time off exceeding 5 days must be added to the end of the contract to fulfill the full assignment length
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Scrubs must be a solid color — no prints; scrubs are provided
• Daily parking is available for a fee during business hours; public transportation is strongly encouraged
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center