Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,107 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 2 years of RN experience and a Compact RN license in hand.

Details

• Work in the MS/Tele unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• 13-week assignment with option to extend to 21-26 weeks
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating between units and sister facilities may be required based on skill set
• No on-call responsibilities
• 48-hour work weeks approved
• Charting performed in Epic

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact) required in hand at time of submission
• OR RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with blood product administration required
• Skilled in feeding tube care and bariatric surgery patient management
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and renal failure management
• Knowledge of heparin protocols and cardiac/vasoactive drip management (no titration)
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula, nasal cannula, and tracheostomy care
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team participation
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and wound care/wound vac management
• Knowledge of IV insulin protocols required
• Experience with surgical drain care required
• Must have a vehicle for this assignment

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a med/surg telemetry patient population
• Perform early mobilization and CHG bath protocols as part of daily care
• May float to sister facilities including Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, and Saint Vincent
• Additional incentive pay and mileage reimbursement offered for floating to Seaside facility
• Hotel accommodations provided for consecutive floating shifts to Seaside
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel pay rate
• Local candidates within the radius may be accepted at a lower bill rate
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• First-time travelers will be screened but may be considered
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years are required
• Scrub color requirements vary by department, with OR/L&D scrubs provided by the facility
• No parking fees at this facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-737422. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.