Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) travel assignment in Portland, Oregon (97239). Join a Magnet-designated Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital, delivering critical care in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced ER nurses seeking top travel nursing jobs in Oregon’s vibrant healthcare sector.

Portland, OR Emergency Room RN Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon 97239
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ER RN)
• Start Date: December 30, 2025 (weekly Tuesday starts available)
• End Date: March 31, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3x12-hour night shifts (17:00–05:30 or 19:00–07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,930 – $2,070
• Patient Ratios: 1:3–4
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• Floating: Within hospital departments as needed
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrubs: Provided for OR

ER RN Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room RN experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center
• Travel nursing experience required (at least 1 year if recent EPIC experience)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon or compact state (pending license accepted with proof of application)
• EPIC charting experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; TNCC preferred
• No background or license hits accepted
• Professional references required
• Compliance documents due one week prior to start; modules completed pre-start
• Locals accepted

Emergency Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and coordinate emergency interventions in a high-acuity Emergency Department
• Deliver care for trauma, acute stroke, STEMI, psychological emergencies, sepsis, and patients with complex medical histories
• Administer and monitor procedures including moderate/deep sedation, ultrasound, intubation, cardioversion, D&C, sexual assault exams, CPR, and imminent deliveries
• Manage patients with alcohol and drug abuse histories
• Perform advanced ER nursing skills: blood product administration, central line care, chest tube management, IV sedation, CPAP/BiPAP, ABG/dysrhythmia interpretation, splinting, neuro/ortho trauma, phlebotomy, procedural sedation, psychiatric holds, spinal cord injury, STEMI/stroke protocols, triage, ventilated patients
• Float within hospital departments as needed

Why Choose Portland, Oregon for Your Next Travel Nursing Job? Portland (97239) is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering breathtaking Pacific Northwest scenery, outdoor recreation, and a thriving arts and culinary scene. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or exploring unique neighborhoods, Portland provides an exceptional quality of life for travel nurses and registered nurses seeking new opportunities.

Apply now to join a leading healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse in one of Oregon’s premier hospitals! Start your next travel nursing adventure in Portland, Oregon today.

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