Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative medical-surgical nursing team in Portland, Oregon, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care hospital. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a supportive interdisciplinary environment, and the opportunity to expand your clinical experience while exploring the vibrant Pacific Northwest. Portland is known for its welcoming neighborhoods, renowned food and arts scene, and easy access to hiking, rivers, and other outdoor adventures.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care hospital serving adult and geriatric patients
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,880
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday night shifts
• Call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4
• Floating: May float within medical-surgical units and to nearby units or facilities based on staffing and patient-care needs
• Additional Requirement: Reliable personal transportation is required

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Experience with electronic health record documentation; Epic is used in the healthcare setting
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care hospital environment
• Proficiency with IV therapy, telemetry monitoring, oxygen delivery, isolation precautions, wound care, central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, blood products, and medication protocols
• Willingness to float as needed and work the required alternating weekends
• Availability to work 3 of 5 designated holidays during the travel nursing assignment when scheduled
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent clinical experience

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, insulin, and anticoagulants according to established protocols
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, surgical drains, and chest tubes
• Provide wound care, wound-vac management, ostomy care, oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, and tracheostomy care as indicated
• Support patients experiencing renal failure, bowel obstruction, CVA, substance withdrawal, and post-surgical recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Respond effectively to changes in patient status and participate in rapid response or emergency interventions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and promote a safe, respectful patient-care environment

Apply now for this medical-surgical travel RN opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and take the next step in your nursing career while exploring the Pacific Northwest.

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.