Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Hermiston, OR
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced and dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to provide direct, individualized nursing care to adult patients requiring intensive monitoring and treatment.

The ICU RN will assess patient conditions, administer medications, monitor vital signs, respond to changes in patient status, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Critical Care

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in clinical conditions.
• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill adult patients.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient responses to treatment.
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient conditions.
• Provide appropriate preoperative and postoperative nursing care as required.
• Initiate and maintain computerized patient Plans of Care upon admission.

Medication & Treatment Management

• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitor patients for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Perform general nursing duties within assigned departments under appropriate supervision.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Patient Safety & Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient rights.
• Provide compassionate care to patients experiencing pain, trauma, and critical illness.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and patient-centered environment.

Shift & Scheduling Details

• Night shift.
• 3 shifts per week.
• 12 hours per shift.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• Floating may be required to other departments where the nurse is qualified, before core staff are floated.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• BSN or MSN preferred.

Licenses:

- Current Oregon RN license – Required.

Required Certifications:

- BLS.

Preferred Certifications:

• ACLS.
• PALS.
• CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse).

Additional Requirement:

- CRASE training required if the travel assignment extends beyond six months.

Experience:

• No minimum experience required.
• Previous Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, and repositioning of patients or equipment.
• Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and respond to emergencies.

Important Details

• Contract: 91 weeks (approximately 21 months).
• Shift: Nights – 3 × 12 hours.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36/week.
• License: Oregon RN license required.
• Floating: Possible to qualified departments.
• BLS: Mandatory.

Recruiter Notes – Important Clarification

Although the position title mentions ICU RN, the job description includes several references to general nursing and Medical-Surgical nursing.

Before submitting candidates, I recommend confirming:

1. Is this a true ICU assignment requiring critical-care experience?
2. Are ACLS and PALS mandatory or only preferred?
3. What is the patient population and typical ICU acuity?
4. Which critical-care skills and equipment are expected (ventilators, drips, invasive monitoring)?