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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neurovascular/Medical-Surgical Neuro Nights in Portland, Oregon

Seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week neurovascular and medical-surgical neuro nursing assignment in Portland, Oregon. Provide expert acute-care nursing for complex neurological patients while working consistent 12-hour night shifts with a 1:4 patient ratio.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon 97225
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Specialty: Neurovascular/Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,880
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights, approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: On-call availability may be required; candidates may remain on call if canceled from a scheduled shift
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: Reduced non-billable orientation
• Float Expectations: May float between units and nearby affiliated facilities based on patient-care needs and skill set

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be active and in hand at submission when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including at least 1 year caring for neuro patients
• Recent experience in a neurovascular, medical-surgical neuro, or comparable acute-care setting
• NIHSS certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Epic electronic health record charting experience required
• Strong neurological assessment skills, including demonstrated proficiency with neuro-focused competencies
• Ability to care for patients with cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, substance withdrawal, and post-neurosurgical needs
• Proficiency with isolation precautions and PPE, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, rapid response and code-team procedures, and medical-surgical/telemetry nursing
• Reliable transportation and access to a personal vehicle required
• Willingness to float and work 3 of 5 designated holidays during the assignment
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent experience may be required during the compliance process

Neurovascular Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients with acute and complex neurological conditions
• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Monitor and care for patients experiencing stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgical recovery
• Use NIHSS assessment skills to support timely recognition and escalation of neurological changes
• Administer medications, manage peripheral lines, and provide non-invasive airway support as indicated
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and PPE practices
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, support staff, patients, and families to coordinate individualized care
• Respond effectively to rapid response and code-team situations
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Float to other units or nearby affiliated facilities as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care

Why Work in Portland, Oregon?

Portland offers welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant culture, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. This Oregon travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced neuro RN seeking a focused night-shift assignment.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a dedicated neurovascular nursing 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.