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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 2 years of travel RN experience and a compact RN license in hand.
Details
- Work in the Med/Surg Telemetry unit of a Short Term Acute Care hospital
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:00
- Required to work every other weekend
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- No on-call responsibilities
- Floating between units and sister facilities based on skill set required
- Uses Epic for charting
Requirements
- Active RN license (Compact) currently in hand
- Current BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Prior travel RN experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and Rapid Response/Code teams
- Skilled in IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
- Experience managing cardiac and vasoactive drips (no titration required)
- Skilled in respiratory care including tracheostomy management, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
- Experience with wound care/wound vac and isolation precautions/PPE
- Experience with IV insulin protocols and continuous bladder irrigation
- Must have a vehicle for this assignment
Additional Information
- Provide medical-surgical and telemetry nursing care including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Perform early mobilization and CHG bathing protocols
- Manage surgical drains and support plastics patient population
- May be required to float to sister facilities to meet staffing needs
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- First-time travelers will be screened for consideration
- Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
- Former Providence permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travel RN and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start
- All scrub colors accepted for this unit
- No parking fees at this facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-737421. 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.