GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Salem, Oregon
Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Salem, Oregon. Join a leading healthcare facility in the Willamette Valley, offering state-of-the-art resources, a collaborative clinical team, and access to Oregon's vibrant lifestyle. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ICU nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Oregon.
ICU RN Job Details – Salem, OR
- Location: Salem, OR 97301 (Oregon healthcare jobs)
- Facility Setting: General ICU/PCU division (Med/Surg ICU)
- Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 5, 2026 or later
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts/week
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1720–$1840
- Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1
- Floating: Frequent between ICU/PCU units and to West Valley Hospital (affiliate location)
ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon RN license may be pending at submission)
- Minimum 18 months of recent ICU experience in a hospital with 300+ beds
- At least 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Previous travel RN experience (no first-time travelers)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Preferred: CCRN, CPI, TNCC certifications
- Proficient in IV starts, telemetry, conscious sedation, ventilator management, and arterial line management
- Experience with complex patient populations: sepsis, respiratory failure, traumatic brain injury, neurosurgical interventions, multi-system organ failure, stroke, GI bleeding, and multi-system trauma
ICU RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill adult patients in a fast-paced ICU setting
- Float between ICU/PCU units and to affiliate hospital as needed
- Initiate and manage IVs, telemetry, ventilators, and advanced medical equipment
- Administer medications, blood products, and sedation per protocols
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
- Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR
- Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical education modules
Discover rewarding travel nursing opportunities in Oregon and make a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team as an ICU Registered Nurse in Salem, OR!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #434572. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
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