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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Portland, Oregon

Travel ER RN job in Portland, Oregon: join a high-volume Emergency Department for a 13-week assignment caring for diverse pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Step into a fast-paced Emergency Department nursing role in Portland, Oregon, and make a meaningful impact across a diverse patient population. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced Emergency Room RNs the opportunity to provide care in a high-volume setting while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support teams. Portland is known for its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant food scene, abundant parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Environment: High-volume Emergency Department with approximately 183 visits per day and a diverse metro-area patient population
• Float Expectation: May float to other units or nearby partner facilities based on department needs, patient holding, or sitter assignments

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience required; 2 or more years of Emergency Department experience preferred
• First-time travel nurses are welcome with more than 3 years of relevant clinical experience
• Current Registered Nurse license for Oregon or a compact license in hand at submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Demonstrated Emergency Department nursing experience with adult and pediatric patients
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Experience caring for medical boarders, behavioral health patients, and high-acuity emergency presentations
• Ability to work nights, every other weekend, and 3 of 5 designated holidays during the assignment
• Reliable vehicle required due to potential floating responsibilities
• Two professional references covering at least one year of work experience within the past three years

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Perform rapid triage, focused assessments, reassessments, and prioritization of care based on acuity and workload intensity
• Manage patients with medical emergencies, trauma presentations, stroke, STEMI, respiratory infections, seizures, overdose, behavioral health conditions, and multisystem complications
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV therapies, procedural sedation, and continuous infusions according to established protocols
• Monitor and care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, vasopressors, and dysrhythmia management
• Assist with or perform emergency procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG acquisition, and airway-related interventions within scope and competency
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate findings to providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Support safe care transitions for admitted patients, including medical and behavioral health boarders
• Float as assigned while maintaining safe patient care, clear documentation, and effective collaboration across departments

Why Choose Portland for Your Travel Nursing Assignment?

Portland offers a distinctive blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Enjoy walkable districts, locally owned restaurants and coffee shops, cultural attractions, lush parks, and convenient access to hiking, cycling, and scenic Pacific Northwest destinations. It is an appealing choice for healthcare professionals seeking both a rewarding Oregon travel nursing assignment and an active lifestyle.

Apply now for this Emergency Room RN travel contract in Portland, Oregon, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.