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GHR Healthcare

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics

Portland, OR · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Join a specialized mobile critical care team providing expert neonatal and pediatric transport ... Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) * Specialty: Pediatric Transport / Neonatal and Pediatric ...

American Traveler

Travel NICU RN

Portland, OR · On-site

Work within the NICU/PICU transport team at a children's hospital, providing mobile neonatal and pediatric critical care transport * Transport team consists of one RN and one RT per shift ...

UNAVAILABLE

RN, Critical Care Float Pool

Portland, OR · On-site

$75.77 - $126.74/hr

Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) * Tuition Reimbursement program ... adult critical care RN experience in a high-acuity critical care setting * Associate or ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for critical care transport rn in Portland, OR is $2,350.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,865.38 and $2,813.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Critical Care Transport RN?

A Critical Care Transport RN is a registered nurse specially trained to provide advanced medical care to critically ill or injured patients while they are being transported between healthcare facilities or from an emergency site to a hospital. These nurses work on ambulances, helicopters, or fixed-wing aircraft and are skilled in emergency procedures, patient assessment, and the use of specialized equipment. They play a vital role in stabilizing patients during transit and communicating with receiving medical teams to ensure continuity of care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Critical Care Transport RN?

To thrive as a Critical Care Transport RN, you need advanced clinical skills in emergency and critical care nursing, along with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and often CFRN or CEN. Familiarity with portable life-support equipment, cardiac monitors, ventilators, and mobile documentation systems is essential. Exceptional decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for working effectively in high-pressure, unpredictable environments. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure patient safety and continuity of care during transport, often in life-threatening situations.

What are some common challenges faced by Critical Care Transport RNs, and how can they prepare for them?

Critical Care Transport RNs often work in high-pressure environments where they must make quick, independent decisions during patient transfers between facilities or from emergency scenes. Challenges include managing critically ill patients in unpredictable and sometimes physically demanding settings, handling complex equipment in transit, and maintaining clear communication with multidisciplinary teams. To prepare, candidates should focus on building strong critical thinking skills, staying up to date with the latest protocols, and seeking hands-on training in both clinical and transport settings. Developing adaptability and resilience is key to thriving in this dynamic role.

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Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics

GHR Healthcare

Portland, OR • On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide expert pediatric and neonatal nursing care during transport assignments.

  • Support critical care transport for patients ranging from neonates to adolescents.

  • Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy and EMS partners during ground and air transport.

Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Pediatrics
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/22/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse – Pediatric Transport RN Job in Portland, OR 97227

Travel Pediatric Registered Nurse needed for a high-acuity pediatric transport team in Portland, Oregon. Join a specialized mobile critical care team providing expert neonatal and pediatric transport support across the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington.

Portland offers a vibrant urban setting with easy access to scenic outdoor recreation, a renowned food scene, and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, making it an appealing place to live and work.

Job Details
  • Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Pediatric Transport / Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Transport
  • Setting: Pediatric transport and mobile ICU team
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Shift Pattern: 3x12 schedule
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Start Date: 09/01/2026
  • Location: Portland, OR 97227
  • Charting: Epic
  • Orientation: Flight training included during orientation
  • Work Environment: Pediatric and neonatal transport with ground and air movement capabilities
Job Requirements
  • 3 years of recent pediatric transport RN or neonatal transport experience required
  • Active Oregon RN license required, or proof of Oregon license application and fingerprinting at submission
  • Active Washington RN license or Compact RN license required before start
  • BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
  • Epic experience required
  • Flight nursing and/or mobile transfer experience required for consideration
  • Experience working with an RT partner in a transport setting strongly preferred
  • Comfort with high-acuity pediatric, neonatal, and critical care patients is essential
  • Ability to meet compliance requirements prior to start date
Responsibilities
  • Provide expert pediatric and neonatal nursing care during transport assignments
  • Support critical care transport for patients ranging from neonates to adolescents
  • Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy and EMS partners during ground and air transport
  • Assist with advanced interventions including intubation support, IV access, UVC/UAC placement, and resuscitation measures
  • Monitor and stabilize patients with complex diagnoses such as respiratory failure, sepsis, seizures, and cardiac events
  • Use transport equipment and critical care technology including ventilators, isolettes, infusion pumps, and point-of-care testing devices
  • Deliver safe, compassionate care in dynamic mobile ICU and transport environments
  • Participate in orientation and required training to support team readiness and clinical excellence

Apply now to advance your career with a rewarding pediatric travel nursing opportunity in Portland, Oregon. Join a dedicated healthcare team providing life-saving transport care today.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508759. 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: Pediatric

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