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Mission Hospital

Intensive Care Unit - ICU

$2.1K/wk

Travel Rn Intensive Care Unit - Icu Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Intensive Care Unit - ICU Weekly Pay: $2,125 Shift Details: Shift 12 X 3 Night 6p-6a Job Order Details: Start Date 09/21 ...

Marshfield Medical Center

ICU

Minocqua, WI · On-site

$2.2K - $2.4K/wk

MS/ICU/IMC RN Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: ICU Weekly Pay: $2239 - $2488 Shift Details: Shift 12-hour Days Job Order Details: Start Date 06/29/2026 End Date 09/26/2026 Duration 13 Week ...

Medlivo

Travel Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Vallejo, CA · On-site

Medlivo is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Vallejo, California. & Requirements * Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09 ...

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What is an ICU intern?

ICU interns are medical doctors in their first year of residency training who work in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the supervision of senior residents and attending physicians. Their responsibilities include monitoring critically ill patients, performing basic procedures, documenting patient progress, and assisting in emergency situations. ICU interns gain hands-on experience in acute care, learn to manage complex cases, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care. This role is crucial for building foundational skills in critical care medicine.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ICU intern?

To thrive as an ICU Intern, you need a solid understanding of critical care medicine, basic life support, and a relevant medical degree or internship placement. Familiarity with ICU monitoring equipment, electronic health records, and adherence to hospital protocols is essential. Excellent teamwork, resilience under pressure, and strong communication skills help you navigate complex patient scenarios and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure patient safety, effective care delivery, and successful integration into the demanding ICU environment.

What are some common challenges ICU interns face when adapting to the fast-paced environment of intensive care units?

ICU interns often encounter challenges such as managing high patient acuity, quickly prioritizing tasks, and communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. The fast-paced environment can be overwhelming at first, as interns are expected to respond swiftly to critical changes in patient status and handle complex medical equipment. Building confidence in clinical decision-making and staying organized under pressure are key areas of growth during this internship. Supportive supervision and regular feedback from experienced staff help interns develop the necessary skills to thrive in this demanding setting.

What is the difference between Icu Intern vs Icu Resident?

AspectIcu InternIcu Resident
CredentialsMedical degree, medical license, internship completionMedical degree, medical license, residency training in critical care
Work EnvironmentHospitals, intensive care units, supervised clinical settingsHospitals, intensive care units, more autonomous patient management
ResponsibilitiesAssisting with patient care, learning procedures, under supervisionManaging patient care, making clinical decisions, supervising interns

In summary, an Icu Intern is a medical graduate gaining hands-on experience under supervision, while an Icu Resident is a fully trained doctor responsible for patient management in the ICU. The intern focuses on learning, whereas the resident takes on more independent clinical duties.

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RN, Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Portland, OR • On-site

Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Job description

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Position

Doernbecher Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a 46-bed level IV, regional referral center, providing care for a patient population of critically ill, convalescing and growing premature and term newborns. Admissions come from our own high-risk perinatal department, as well as transports from other hospitals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Hawaii.

Provide continuing care and monitoring of NICU patients in locations outside of the NICU including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Upper GI, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, etc.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
  • $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  • Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
  • Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue.0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
  • Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
  • Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources
Function/Duties of Position

The NICU at Doernbecher Children's Hospital at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR is a regional referral center for all critically ill neonates, offering access to pediatric surgeons and subspecialists. Here are some things that set us apart from other hospitals in the area that make this an exciting place to work:

  • 46 bed, Level IV NICU, within a Level I, Academic Medical Trauma Center
  • Magnet designated hospital
  • Most comprehensive Fetal Care Program in Oregon and Southwest Washington, offering maternal and fetal care at one center, including intrauterine fetal surgery
  • Specialized neonatal resuscitation program for high risk delivery attendance
  • Pediatric and Neonatal Transport team
  • NICU specific PICC and Lactation teams
  • Pioneering research in areas including nutrition, patient safety, and ventilation strategies
  • This is a night shift only position - no rotations between night and day shift
Required Qualifications
  • 2 years Level II, III, and/or IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience.
  • Annual/Biennial Department specific education requirements include:
    • Annual pediatric/neonatal competencies
    • Biennial competency for newborn resuscitation at high risk deliveries
  • BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
  • ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
  • Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
  • Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
  • BLS and NRP from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
  • Internal Applicants: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Stable Certification for those with NICU experience
  • Bilingual: Spanish/English
  • Specialty certification specific to Neonatal Nursing
Additional Details

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

  • External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
  • Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience from 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply

6 positions available

Why Apply To OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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