Medical Surgical RN
Portland, OR
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry team in Portland, Oregon. This travel nursing assignment offers experienced Registered Nurses the opportunity to provide high-quality care in a short-term acute-care setting while working with interdisciplinary clinical support services in a vibrant Pacific Northwest city.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,950
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, with the possibility of occasional additional weekend coverage
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Call: Not required
• Parking: No-fee parking available
• Additional Assignment Consideration: Floating may be required to nearby affiliated facilities or units based on patient-care needs. A vehicle is required for this assignment.

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience
• Recent medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation experience
• Experience with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems
• Ability to care for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care environment
• Proficiency with IV therapy, central and peripheral line management, PICC care, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with cardiac drips without titration, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, PCA therapy, wound care, and feeding tube management
• Willingness to float between units or nearby affiliated facilities as needed

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and promptly escalate changes in patient condition
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Administer medications and therapies according to established protocols, including insulin and heparin therapies
• Provide post-procedure and post-cardiac care, including care following cardiac catheterization, angiography, and myocardial infarction
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wounds, and wound vacs as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV teams, interpreters, and rapid response personnel
• Respond appropriately to changes in condition and participate in rapid response and code team processes
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record while supporting safe patient transitions and discharge planning
• Adapt to changing unit needs and maintain safe, high-quality care while floating when required

Apply now for this Portland, Oregon travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative medical-surgical telemetry care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.