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 a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of RN experience and Epic charting proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit of a short-term acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Every other weekend required
• Floating between units and sister facilities within the health system may be required based on skill set
• No on-call responsibilities
• 48-hour work weeks approved
• Charting completed in Epic

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
• Experience with IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Experience with respiratory care including high flow nasal cannula and tracheostomy management
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions
• Must have a vehicle for this assignment
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to medical/surgical and telemetry patients including cardiac monitoring and emergency response support
• Perform early mobilization and CHG bathing protocols as part of patient care
• Manage surgical drains and post-plastics patient care as needed
• Scrub color is any color for this unit
• No fee for parking at the facility
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Former permanent employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process, as post-offer time off requests may not be granted

American Traveler Job ID #P-737427. 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.