Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry in Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Portland, Oregon. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in an observation medical-surgical/telemetry unit while working alongside dedicated interdisciplinary support services. Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods, scenic parks, excellent dining, and access to the Pacific Northwest make it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking Oregon nursing jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850-$1,950
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required, including every other weekend as scheduled
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:4 ratio
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care observation unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Floating: May float between units or nearby affiliated facilities based on patient-care needs and skill set
• Additional Requirements: Reliable personal vehicle required; holiday availability may be required

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Oregon or a compact RN license in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical telemetry or a comparable acute-care setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent experience with electronic charting; Epic experience preferred
• Strong cardiac telemetry assessment and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Ability to safely float to other units or nearby affiliated facilities when required
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
• Availability to meet the contracted schedule, weekend coverage, and required holiday commitments

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in an observation medical-surgical/telemetry unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and manage protocols including insulin, heparin, and non-titrated cardiac infusions
• Perform assessments, care planning, patient education, and accurate documentation in Epic
• Manage IV, peripheral line, PICC, central line, feeding tube, tracheostomy, wound, and wound-vac care as indicated
• Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, and post-cardiac or post-procedure monitoring
• Recognize and respond to urgent changes in condition, including use of rapid response and code team processes
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Deliver safe, compassionate care while maintaining isolation precautions and professional nursing standards

Apply now for this Portland, Oregon travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced acute-care healthcare team as a Med/Surg Telemetry RN.

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.