Location: Portland, OR

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: NOC

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate - contact recruiter for current rates

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care nursing for adult ICU patients with a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio
• Continuously monitor ECG rhythms, ventilators, hemodynamics and respond to acute changes
• Administer and titrate vasoactive medications and manage advanced support such as CRRT and ECMO with the team
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and support emergency interventions including pacemakers, IABP and VADs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT and rapid response to optimize patient outcomes
• Document accurately and timely in Epic to keep the care team in sync
• Float to other units or facilities as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice; pending license considered
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent ICU/critical care experience (2 years preferred)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• CCRN and NIHSS are strong pluses and preferred
• Demonstrated experience with ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
• Comfort with advanced monitoring: Swan-Ganz/Pulmonary Artery lines, cardiac monitoring, CRRT, ECMO is a plus
• Reliable transportation required for this assignment

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Epic charting and documentation
• Strong cardiac monitoring skills and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Ventilator management, respiratory and thoracic critical care knowledge
• Experience with vasoactive drips, titration and hemodynamic monitoring
• Familiarity with advanced life support equipment and emergency response protocols
• Ability to float between units and adapt quickly to new teams and workflows

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your expertise
• Travel reimbursement plus IRS mileage for eligible floats
• Hotel offered for consecutive floats to Seaside and other support when needed
• Generous orientation and interdisciplinary support to set you up for success
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement when applicable
• A supportive team that values you and your critical care skills
• Paid time off and access to benefits for W2 hires
• Referral bonus program to share the love with colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Explore the best of the Pacific Northwest on your off days. Portland offers legendary food carts, craft breweries, Powell's City of Books and leafy Forest Park trails. Head east to the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls for stunning hikes, or drive up to Mt. Hood for skiing and mountain views. The Oregon Coast at Seaside gives you sandy beaches and quaint coastal towns. Wine lovers can enjoy nearby Willamette Valley wineries around Newberg. Plenty of weekend adventure options from scenic drives to water sports and local festivals are within easy reach.

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