
NICU | RN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Clackamas, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $80.14
- Weekly
- $2,885
- Yearly (full-time)
- $150,020
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $80.14/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon ($62.02/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon right now
- 610 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon from 8 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $139/hour, median $60.47/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Oregon: $62.02/hour ($129,002/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($105/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
NICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Travel Contract
Join our healthcare team as a NICU Registered Nurse in Clackamas, Oregon, and make a meaningful difference caring for critically ill and premature newborns. This 13-week Oregon travel nursing assignment offers night-shift work in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit near Portland.
NICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Clackamas, Oregon
- Specialty: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,810–$2,960
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Healthcare Setting: On-site, Level III NICU
NICU Registered Nurse Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent full-time equivalent Registered Nurse experience within the last 3 years
- Recent clinical experience in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state where care is provided
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to support newborns and families in a high-acuity neonatal care environment
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field
- Preferred: Seven years of recent Level III NICU experience within the last 10 years
NICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in a Level III NICU
- Assess neonatal patients, monitor changes in condition, and implement individualized plans of care
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Collaborate with neonatologists, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary neonatal care team
- Respond promptly to changes in patient status and participate in neonatal resuscitation when needed
- Educate and support parents and families throughout the newborn’s care journey
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with professional and regulatory standards
- Promote a safe, compassionate, and family-centered healing environment
Why Work in Clackamas, Oregon?
This on-site travel nurse opportunity places you in the Portland metropolitan area, with convenient access to nearby parks, rivers, and scenic Pacific Northwest landscapes. Enjoy rewarding Level III NICU nursing work while exploring the natural beauty and outdoor activities of Oregon.
Apply now for this Level III NICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Clackamas, Oregon.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
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