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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Portland, Oregon

Apply now for a 13-week Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Portland, Oregon, with competitive weekly pay and 12-hour night shifts.

Join a collaborative acute-care team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Portland, Oregon. This travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive hospital environment while expanding your clinical experience in a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its outdoor recreation, diverse neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Assignment Type: 13-week Medical-Surgical RN travel contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,880
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday nights
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Charting: Electronic medical record experience required
• Float Expectations: May float within Medical-Surgical units or to nearby affiliated units based on patient-care needs
• Call: Not required
• Parking: Free parking available
• Additional Requirement: Reliable personal transportation is required

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience in an acute-care setting
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Recent experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Experience using electronic health records and electronic medical records
• Demonstrated ability to safely manage a patient assignment of approximately four patients
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and adapt to floating assignments
• Willingness to work required weekends and assigned holidays

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric Medical-Surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Assess patient conditions, develop and update nursing care plans, administer medications, and evaluate treatment responses
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, IV therapies, blood products, insulin protocols, and heparin therapies
• Care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, telemetry monitoring, wound care, wound vacs, surgical drains, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Support patients with bowel obstructions, renal failure, CVA, substance withdrawal, feeding tubes, ostomies, and continuous bladder irrigation
• Recognize changes in patient status and promptly activate rapid response or code resources when appropriate
• Provide patient and family education, promote safety and infection prevention, and document care accurately in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, IV teams, social services, and other members of the healthcare team
• Float to other appropriate Medical-Surgical units or nearby affiliated locations as needed to support patient-care operations

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel nursing opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and advance your acute-care nursing career in the Pacific Northwest.

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.