Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Portland, Oregon – 13-Week Assignment

Take your next medical-surgical travel nursing assignment in Portland, Oregon. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN who enjoys caring for adult and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care setting. Bring your clinical expertise to a dynamic medical-surgical nursing team while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services. Nurses who enjoy variety, teamwork, and caring for a diverse patient population will thrive in this travel RN job. Portland is a vibrant Pacific Northwest destination known for its welcoming neighborhoods, excellent food scene, scenic parks, and easy access to outdoor adventures.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,880
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday night shifts
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Typical Assignment Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Call: Not required
• Floating: Potential floating within medical-surgical units and to nearby affiliated facilities based on patient-care needs
• Documentation: Electronic health record charting
• Additional Requirement: Reliable personal transportation is required

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon or a compact RN license held in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience using an electronic health record; Epic experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to safely care for up to four adult or geriatric patients
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Willingness to float between medical-surgical units or nearby affiliated facilities when needed
• Ability to work required weekends and three of five designated holidays during the assignment
• Two professional references covering at least one year of nursing experience within the last three years

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Complete focused and comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, insulin, heparin, and other treatments according to orders and policy
• Manage peripheral IVs, central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, wound vacs, and continuous bladder irrigation as appropriate
• Care for patients with conditions including renal failure, bowel obstruction, stroke, substance withdrawal, and post-surgical needs
• Provide telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula support, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management within scope and competency
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with rapid response and code teams when indicated
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and discharge needs
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary partners, including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and IV teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and promote a safe, compassionate patient experience

Apply now to join a skilled healthcare team and take your next Medical-Surgical RN travel assignment in Portland, Oregon.

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.