Critical Care Float ICU RN
Portland, OR
American Consultants
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, ICU – Milwaukie, OR 97222

Start Date: December 7, 2026

Location: Milwaukie, Oregon

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Every other weekend required. Standby on-call required. Patient ratios: 1:2 ICU, 1:3 for medical-surgical patients in ICU, 1:4 on medical-surgical units, 1:4 in emergency department.

Highlights:

• 13-week assignment at a 59-bed short-term acute care teaching hospital
• First-time travelers and candidates with 1 year of experience welcome
• Epic charting system with 12 hours of orientation provided
• Emergency department experience is a plus but not required; ICU is the primary focus
• Interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Free parking and scrubs provided for critical care staff

Requirements:

• Active Compact RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)
• Minimum 1 year of ICU nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Epic charting system experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:2 preferred
• Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, BiPAP/CPAP management, and dysrhythmia management
• Must have reliable personal vehicle for this assignment
• Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
• Willingness to float to other units and nearby facilities based on clinical needs
• Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a supportive teaching hospital environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll care for adult and geriatric patients with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses while gaining valuable experience in a well-equipped ICU setting. Competitive compensation, flexible time-off requests (when submitted upfront), and potential floating incentives make this an excellent opportunity for experienced ICU nurses seeking professional growth in the Pacific Northwest.