Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Step into an ICU leadership role as a Registered Nurse in The Dalles, Oregon, where your critical care expertise translates into tangible outcomes with every shift. This travel ICU assignment places you in a high-stakes environment where your clinical judgment, advanced nursing skills, and compassionate bedside manner directly influence patient trajectories. You’ll monitor and support patients with life-threatening conditions, manage ventilators, arterial lines, and vasoactive infusions, titrate analgesia and sedation, respond to rapid changes, and collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and the broader ICU team to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. This is more than a job—it's a chance to accelerate your professional growth, broaden your critical care repertoire, and make a lasting difference for patients and families during some of their most challenging moments. The Dalles offers a gateway to outdoor discovery and meaningful experiences that refresh the spirit after demanding shifts: imagine sunrise over the Gorge, biking along scenic river trails, and evenings exploring local farms, breweries, and eateries that showcase Oregon’s rich agricultural and cultural tapestry. Oregon’s beauty goes beyond The Dalles—Crater Lake’s sapphire depths, the dramatic coastline, pine-blanketed passes, and cascading waterfalls invite you to unwind in nature’s classroom between assignments. The Gorge’s dramatic basalt cliffs and lush foothills set a backdrop for a balanced lifestyle that harmonizes professional dedication with personal renewal.

Location Benefits: The Dalles provides a welcoming, community-focused setting with access to well-equipped facilities and a collaborative ICU team. You’ll experience the advantages of practicing in a scenic, affordable region known for outdoor recreation, strong local networks, and a supportive occupational culture. For healthcare professionals seeking broader horizons, there’s also the opportunity to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding clinical exposure—from bustling urban centers to serene rural communities—and returning with a richer toolkit for critical care practice. The region’s retail, dining, and cultural amenities complement a lifestyle built on balance, while proximity to nature offers weekend escapes that recharge you for the next patient‑facing challenge.

Role Specifics and Benefits: Your primary responsibilities center on advanced ICU nursing care: continuous hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, sedation and analgesia oversight, arterial and venous access (including central lines when indicated), blood product administration, hemodynamic support, infection control, and precise documentation. You’ll participate in multidisciplinary rounds, contribute to care planning, implement evidence-based protocols, respond to code events, and support families with compassionate communication. You’ll mentor newer staff, share clinical insights, and pursue specialty growth within critical care through certifications such as CCRN or progressive leadership roles. The assignment includes competitive compensation: weekly pay ranging from $2,147 to $2,238, with additional recognition through a potential sign-on bonus and housing assistance. Extension opportunities allow you to deepen your impact with the same team or explore related ICU specialties as your goals evolve. You’ll enjoy comprehensive support from a dedicated travel team, including 24/7 assistance while you’re on assignment, robust onboarding, and access to resources that streamline credentialing, scheduling, and problem solving on the road. Please 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.

Company Values: Our partner organization is devoted to empowering its staff and fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and resilience. You’ll find a supportive work environment that prioritizes career advancement, ongoing education, and a pathway to leadership opportunities within critical care. From orientation to ongoing mentorship, the emphasis is on your professional development and well-being, so you can deliver exceptional patient care while building a rewarding, long-term career.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to elevate your ICU nursing career, seize this exciting opportunity to join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and embraces adventure across the U.S. applications from experienced ICU RNs in good standing are encouraged to apply now. Bring your clinical excellence to The Dalles and beyond, help shape outcomes, and enjoy the unique blend of profession and place that only travel critical care nursing can offer.

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About TLC Nursing

TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection

ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay


• Fast credentialing


• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support


• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus

Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement

TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.