Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Portland, OR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,950/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse opportunity located in Portland, Oregon. This position involves working during night shifts in a short-term acute care facility with a focus on adult and geriatric patient populations. Candidates will provide bedside care, monitor telemetry, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid Oregon license or compact license, 2 years of experience, BLS certification, experience with electronic charting in EPIC, at least 1 year of telemetry experience, patient ratio experience, positive references covering 1 year during the last 3 years
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult and geriatric patient care, skills in managing cardiac telemetry, effective communication skills
- Float: Several medical surgical units; float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: Must have a vehicle for this assignment. Candidates are expected to float between units and facilities as needed to meet patient care requirements. The facility will provide necessary protective equipment and support services such as physical therapy, radiology, and pharmacy. Candidates must be flexible to work 3 of the 5 specified holidays, with all scheduling requests to be submitted upfront.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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