Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
The Dalles, OR
Contracted
Adventist - Columbia Gorge
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal ICU nursing role in The Dalles, Oregon, where your clinical expertise will directly influence the trajectory of critically ill patients while you lead with compassion, precision, and teamwork. This role places you at the heart of high-stakes care, empowering you to apply advanced critical care skills, drive meaningful outcomes, and mentor peers as you navigate complex ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and rapid decision-making under pressure. You’ll join a dedicated team on a weeks-long assignment that emphasizes growth, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to patient-centered care. Start date January 5, 2026, with a weekly pay range of $2,062 to $2,100, reflecting your experience and shift requirements. This opportunity is designed to fit a clinician who thrives on variety, rigor, and purpose. While the clinical focus is ICU excellence, you’ll also experience the beauty and rhythm of Oregon—from the Columbia River Gorge’s dramatic vistas to forested trails and welcoming communities—that offer refreshing weekends and moments to recharge in nature’s embrace. Note that hours and pay rates are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: The Dalles presents a compelling backdrop for transformative healthcare work within a close-knit community that values quality patient care. You’ll be part of a healthcare ecosystem that emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and clinical autonomy, all while benefiting from the region’s quality-of-life advantages—nearby parks, casual dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. The location provides a supportive environment for clinicians seeking a balance between career impact and personal well-being. For those who enjoy exploration, this assignment also serves as a gateway to opportunities across the U.S.—you can pursue additional ICU rotations in diverse settings, expanding your professional perspective, deepening specialty expertise, and building a robust portfolio of critical care experience. The scenic landscapes of Oregon—from the Gorge’s wind-swept viewpoints to nearby mountain towns—offer weekend adventures that recharge your clinical focus and return you to work with renewed clarity and energy.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: Deliver high-acuity critical care nursing in the ICU, including continuous patient assessment, invasive monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive therapy administration, and rapid response to clinical changes. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to implement evidence-based protocols, ensure infection control, optimize nutrition and sedation plans, and facilitate precise handoffs during shift changes. Maintain meticulous documentation, administer timely interventions, and advocate for patient and family education to support informed decision-making.
- Professional growth: This assignment is designed to accelerate mastery in critical care, with access to continuing education, simulation-based refreshers, and mentorship that supports progression within the ICU sphere. You’ll encounter a broad spectrum of critical presentations—from post-operative patients to complex multi-organ support cases—expanding clinical judgment and leadership capabilities. Opportunities for extended contracts or cross-site experiences can further enhance your expertise and career trajectory.
- Competitive benefits: In addition to a competitive weekly rate, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, or housing stipends, and optional contract extensions that provide continuity and stability. The program’s flexibility supports your scheduling needs while maintaining your focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll benefit from 24/7 company support while traveling on assignments, including clinical guidance, credentialing assistance, and a dedicated team ready to assist with any travel or housing needs. This robust support network ensures you can concentrate on clinical excellence and patient outcomes, knowing help is available whenever you need it.
- Workplace culture and safety: You’ll join a setting that prioritizes ethical practice, patient advocacy, and a respectful, collaborative environment. The organization is committed to creating a culture where your voice matters, your specialties are nurtured, and you feel empowered to contribute ideas for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering clinicians to grow, lead, and innovate within a supportive, inclusive culture. We invest in talent development, offer clear pathways for career advancement, and provide resources that help you achieve work-life balance while expanding your impact in critical care. You’ll find a community that recognizes your expertise, champions your professional development, and stands beside you with mentorship, accessible leadership, and a shared commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to shape the future of ICU care while exploring the natural beauty and cultural richness of Oregon, we invite you to apply today. Take this opportunity to join a company that values your contribution, supports your growth, and stands with you as you navigate diverse clinical experiences across locations. Your expertise can influence lives, your leadership can strengthen teams, and your dedication can help set new standards in critical care. Begin a rewarding chapter as an ICU Registered Nurse in The Dalles—apply now and embark on a journey where every shift is meaningful and every patient matters.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: The Dalles presents a compelling backdrop for transformative healthcare work within a close-knit community that values quality patient care. You’ll be part of a healthcare ecosystem that emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and clinical autonomy, all while benefiting from the region’s quality-of-life advantages—nearby parks, casual dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. The location provides a supportive environment for clinicians seeking a balance between career impact and personal well-being. For those who enjoy exploration, this assignment also serves as a gateway to opportunities across the U.S.—you can pursue additional ICU rotations in diverse settings, expanding your professional perspective, deepening specialty expertise, and building a robust portfolio of critical care experience. The scenic landscapes of Oregon—from the Gorge’s wind-swept viewpoints to nearby mountain towns—offer weekend adventures that recharge your clinical focus and return you to work with renewed clarity and energy.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: Deliver high-acuity critical care nursing in the ICU, including continuous patient assessment, invasive monitoring, ventilator management, vasoactive therapy administration, and rapid response to clinical changes. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers to implement evidence-based protocols, ensure infection control, optimize nutrition and sedation plans, and facilitate precise handoffs during shift changes. Maintain meticulous documentation, administer timely interventions, and advocate for patient and family education to support informed decision-making.
- Professional growth: This assignment is designed to accelerate mastery in critical care, with access to continuing education, simulation-based refreshers, and mentorship that supports progression within the ICU sphere. You’ll encounter a broad spectrum of critical presentations—from post-operative patients to complex multi-organ support cases—expanding clinical judgment and leadership capabilities. Opportunities for extended contracts or cross-site experiences can further enhance your expertise and career trajectory.
- Competitive benefits: In addition to a competitive weekly rate, you may be eligible for a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, or housing stipends, and optional contract extensions that provide continuity and stability. The program’s flexibility supports your scheduling needs while maintaining your focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll benefit from 24/7 company support while traveling on assignments, including clinical guidance, credentialing assistance, and a dedicated team ready to assist with any travel or housing needs. This robust support network ensures you can concentrate on clinical excellence and patient outcomes, knowing help is available whenever you need it.
- Workplace culture and safety: You’ll join a setting that prioritizes ethical practice, patient advocacy, and a respectful, collaborative environment. The organization is committed to creating a culture where your voice matters, your specialties are nurtured, and you feel empowered to contribute ideas for quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering clinicians to grow, lead, and innovate within a supportive, inclusive culture. We invest in talent development, offer clear pathways for career advancement, and provide resources that help you achieve work-life balance while expanding your impact in critical care. You’ll find a community that recognizes your expertise, champions your professional development, and stands beside you with mentorship, accessible leadership, and a shared commitment to compassionate, evidence-based patient care.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to shape the future of ICU care while exploring the natural beauty and cultural richness of Oregon, we invite you to apply today. Take this opportunity to join a company that values your contribution, supports your growth, and stands with you as you navigate diverse clinical experiences across locations. Your expertise can influence lives, your leadership can strengthen teams, and your dedication can help set new standards in critical care. Begin a rewarding chapter as an ICU Registered Nurse in The Dalles—apply now and embark on a journey where every shift is meaningful and every patient matters.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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