Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Portland, OR
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,080/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical with Telemetry (MS TELE) nurse position located in Portland, Oregon. This role involves providing patient care in a short-term acute care facility, working primarily during night shifts. The selected candidate will float between units as needed and will be expected to adhere to staffing ratios and protocols specific to adult and geriatric patient populations.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift with 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license, at least 2 years of experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, and a minimum of 1 year of travel or community hospital experience. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting systems, previous float experience in similar facilities, and proficiency in managing adult and geriatric patient populations.
- Float: Several med surg units; floating between units may be required based on skill set.
- Additional Information: Must have at least 1 year of experience with insulin administration, oral suctioning, colostomy and ileostomy management, and bowel obstruction patients. Candidates must be prepared to work at multiple facilities within the Portland area and commit to working three of the five major holidays. Candidates must possess a valid compact license, be within a 50-mile radius of the assignment, and have reliable transportation.
- Submittal Requirements: Candidates must include responses regarding previous employment at a similar facility, and provide two references covering at least one year within the last three years.
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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