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GHR Healthcare

Travel ICU RN

Portland, OR · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/wk

Gain valuable ICU experience with advanced technologies and high-acuity patient care * Take ... advantage of weekly pay and a schedule that supports work-life balance Apply now to join this ...

GHR Healthcare

Travel ICU RN

Portland, OR · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/wk

Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/21/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - ...

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How much do icu tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for icu tech in Portland, OR is $43.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.49 and $52.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ICU tech?

An ICU Tech (Intensive Care Unit Technician) is a healthcare professional who assists nurses and doctors in critical care settings. They help monitor patients, take vital signs, assist with medical procedures, and ensure equipment is functioning properly. ICU Techs also provide basic patient care, such as repositioning and hygiene assistance. Their role is essential in supporting medical staff and ensuring patients receive prompt, high-quality care.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an ICU tech?

As an ICU Tech, your daily responsibilities often include assisting with patient hygiene, monitoring and recording vital signs, setting up and maintaining critical care equipment, and supporting nurses and doctors during medical procedures. You will also help with repositioning patients, transporting them within the hospital, and ensuring patient rooms are properly stocked and sanitized. Collaboration with the ICU team is essential, as you play a key role in maintaining a safe and efficient care environment. This role requires quick thinking and adaptability due to the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of intensive care units.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the ICU tech position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ICU Tech, you need a solid understanding of patient care protocols, vital sign monitoring, and basic medical procedures, typically supported by a high school diploma and relevant healthcare certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Familiarity with critical care equipment, electronic health records (EHR), and sterile technique is also important. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication skills help ICU Techs excel in high-pressure environments. These abilities are essential for supporting ICU nurses and physicians, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining smooth operations in intensive care settings.

How to become an ICU tech?

To become an ICU tech, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program or a specialized training course for ICU technicians. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) is often required, along with hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments are essential.

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Infographic showing various Icu Tech job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 29% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,361 per year, or $43.4 per hour.

RN, Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Portland, OR • On-site

Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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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

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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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