ICU RN
Stayton, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week night shift contract at a small community hospital in Oregon, with Epic experience and the ability to titrate a wide range of drips required.

Details

• Small 40-bed acute care community hospital with a 4-bed ICU unit
• MS, IMCU, and ICU are all located on the same floor
• Patient population includes DKA, septic shock, ETOH withdrawal, hypoxemia, acute respiratory distress, and COVID
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Propofol, Levophed, Dobutamine, Precedex, Fentanyl, Insulin, Esmolol, Versed, Ketamine, and others
• Mindray monitoring system in use — must be comfortable reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Charting via Epic EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Scheduling done in 2-week blocks by management; nights are typically grouped in sets of 3–4 consecutive shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation may apply if a holiday falls on a regularly scheduled shift
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating to IMCU or MS may be required with a full patient assignment; candidates with ED experience may be asked to float to or assist in the ED

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS; TNCC and PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency with telemetry strip interpretation required
• Experience with drip titration required

Additional Information

• Level 4 Trauma facility — candidates must be comfortable functioning with more limited resources and assisting across units as needed
• Charge nurse oversees MS, IMCU, and ICU and does not typically carry a patient assignment
• Hospitalist available 24/7 on-site; Intensivist on-site Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, with OHSU telemedicine coverage after hours and on weekends
• Respiratory therapy staff available in the facility 24/7 with ICU support as needed
• Nurse aides available on the unit, shared with the MS floor
• Orientation consists of 1–2 shifts with a preceptor
• Any color scrubs permitted; must be clean and professional
• No visible face tattoos during shift; natural hair colors required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply