NICU Registered Nurse
Portland, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - NICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Portland, Oregon
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position floats between units as needed.
• On-call required as agreed upon by RN.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Patient ratios vary: 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1.
• Must have 2 years of Level III NICU experience.
• 48-hour shifts are approved.
• Must have a vehicle for assignment.
• Floating to other units and facilities within reasonable distance may be required.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 536
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking available

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience, with NICU experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid Driver's License

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit mask test (annual, onsite or valid record within 1 year).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (or signed declination).
• Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or signed declination.
• COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable).

Background and Verification

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree.
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Work history verification may be required if reference requirements are not met.

Competencies and Training

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists, updated annually.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).
• Epic charting system training required prior to or shortly after start.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete float policy acknowledgment; may be required to float to other units or facilities within reasonable distance.
• Must have reliable transportation for assignment.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is required for this position.
• Floating between multiple facilities in the region may be necessary.
• All certifications and health documents must be current and verifiable.
• Compliance with all state-specific and facility-specific background checks and screenings is mandatory.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced NICU RNs seeking travel assignments in a well-established acute care teaching hospital environment.