Travel MS/Tele 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 travel experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Medical/Surgical Telemetry (MS/Tele) unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating between units and sister facilities required based on skill set
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact license must be in hand at time of submission)
• OR RN license required
• Current BLS certification
• 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, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and renal failure management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration) and PCA
• Experience with high flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE, wound care/wound vac, and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with surgical drains and early mobilization techniques
• Must have a personal vehicle for this assignment

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive medical/surgical telemetry nursing care with an emphasis on early mobilization and CHG bathing protocols
• Travelers may be required to float between multiple sister facilities in the region to meet staffing needs
• 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 specific scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; minimal RTO is preferred to expedite the process
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years are required, and may include Charge RNs/Leads
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius to be considered for the local rate
• Former Providence permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers will be screened during the consideration process
• Scrub color requirements vary by department

American Traveler Job ID #P-737426. 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.