Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,240 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401k retirement plan

CE credits

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN in ICU for a 26-week assignment in Hood River, Oregon. The role involves caring for critically ill adults and adolescents, managing ventilated patients, arterial lines, and other high-acuity conditions, with 12-hour day shifts and a minimum 36 hours per week.

Candidates must hold a valid state RN license (compact accepted), have at least 1 year ICU experience, ACLS and BLS, and be comfortable floating as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid state license (Compact license accepted).
• At least 1 year ICU experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Arterial line management, ventilator management, high-flow nasal cannula, and vascular access procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for critically ill adults and adolescents in ICU.
• Manage ventilated patients and arterial lines per protocol.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety.
• Float between units based on skill sets and facility needs.

Skills

ICU experience

Ventilator management

Arterial line management

Vascular access procedures

ACLS

BLS

Compact license accepted

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (State license)

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hood River, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hood River, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a critical access, Level III trauma center setting. This role involves providing specialized care for critically ill adult and adolescent patients, with responsibilities including managing ventilated patients, arterial lines, and high-acuity conditions. The position offers the opportunity to work on a flexibly scheduled shift, floating between units based on skill sets and facility needs, with an emphasis on team collaboration and high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 12 hours per shift
• Schedule: Work hours scheduled to a minimum of 36 hours per week, with shifts expected to follow a 12-hour day schedule
• Required Qualifications: Valid state license (Compact license accepted), at least 1 year of ICU experience, certifications in ACLS and BLS, and specialized skills including arterial line management, ventilator management, high-flow nasal cannula, and vascular access procedures
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronically charting in Epic, prior community hospital or trauma level II/III experience, familiarity with managing complex adult patient conditions such as sepsis, CHF, and post-operative care
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 to 2:1 in ICU; 1:4 in medical-surgical float scenarios
• Additional Information: Must have a vehicle for assignment. Willingness to float to other units based on skill set is required. Must be flexible with schedule around holidays, with a commitment to work 3 of 5 holidays. Candidates should not contact facilities directly unless scheduled via the account manager. Preference for candidates comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with interdisciplinary support teams including respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1319711. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus