Travel Med Surg / Telemetry RN - $2,052 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a MS/Tele position at a short-term acute care hospital, requiring at least 2 years of experience, Epic proficiency, and prior travel experience.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with 418 staffed beds
• MS/Tele unit serving a medical-surgical telemetry patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating between sister facilities within the state is expected and required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• Potential float locations include Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, and Saint Vincent facilities
• On-call is not required
• Block schedules are not required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Scrubs in any color are permitted

Requirements

• Active OR RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of MS/Tele RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Must have a personal vehicle for this assignment
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates; local candidates may be considered under a different pay structure
• Required skills include IV therapy and phlebotomy, port access and management, blood product administration, central line care, PICC line management, peripheral line care, feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation (CBI), heparin protocols, cardiac drip management (no titration), vasoactive drip management (no titration), telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation, HFNC and oxygen administration, tracheostomy care, wound care/wound vac, IV insulin protocols, isolation precautions/PPE, and early mobilization and CHG bathing
• Preferred skills include PCA management and surgical drain care
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty are required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Must disclose any prior work history at a Providence facility (permanent, travel, or per-diem), including location and dates

Additional Information

• 13-week contract
• Candidates must commit to working 3 of the 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer RTO requests may not be approved, and excessive inflexibility may result in contract termination
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler, and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates must not have any Nursys or background check hits to be considered
• No previous background check (Nursys) hits will be accepted by the facility
• Orientation is provided with no non-billable orientation hours required

American Traveler Job ID #P-736322. 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.