Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic | Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative adult medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing team in Portland, Oregon, for a 13-week travel RN assignment. This day-shift opportunity offers a manageable 1:4 patient ratio, strong interdisciplinary support, and the chance to care for diverse adult patients in a short-term acute care setting.

Located in the 97213 area, Portland offers an energetic urban setting with vibrant neighborhoods, excellent dining and cultural experiences, and easy access to the scenic beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This Portland travel nursing job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN seeking a rewarding Oregon travel assignment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Location: Portland, Oregon 97213
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790-$1,880
• Patient Population: Adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or as needed
• Call: Not required
• Float Requirement: May float to other medical-surgical units or nearby affiliated facilities based on patient-care needs
• Additional Requirement: Reliable personal transportation is required for this assignment

Medical-Surgical Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) 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 (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic health record documentation; Epic is used in the clinical setting
• Demonstrated ability to care for medical-surgical, orthopedic, and post-surgical patients
• Competency with IV therapy, peripheral line management, oxygen delivery, isolation precautions, blood product administration, and surgical drains
• Ability to manage patients requiring noninvasive airway support, including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Availability to work three of five designated holidays during the assignment, as scheduled
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent work experience within the past 3 years

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients
• Complete assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Monitor patients with orthopedic trauma, traumatic brain injuries, substance withdrawal, and post-surgical needs
• Manage peripheral IVs, patient-controlled analgesia, continuous bladder irrigation, heparin and insulin therapies, and blood product administration
• Provide respiratory support using nasal cannula, oxygen tanks, noninvasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately engage rapid response and code teams
• Apply safe isolation and personal protective equipment practices
• Collaborate with IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float between units or nearby affiliated facilities when needed while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care
• Document accurately and promptly in the electronic health record

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic travel RN opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a collaborative healthcare team in 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.