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Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Portland, Oregon

Overview

Grow your nursing career with a 13-week Medical/Surgical RN travel contract in Portland, Oregon. This on-site acute-care nursing job offers night-shift care for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive hospital environment. Portland is known for its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant food and arts scene, easy access to outdoor recreation, and beautiful Pacific Northwest surroundings.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,790–$1,880
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday nights
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Assignment Ratio: 1:4
• Unit Environment: Acute-care Medical/Surgical unit with approximately 40 beds
• Floating: May be required within Medical/Surgical units or to nearby facilities based on patient-care needs

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be active and in hand when required for submission
• At least 1 year of recent Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience using electronic health records and documenting patient care accurately
• Competence with adult and geriatric acute-care nursing, telemetry monitoring, IV therapy, peripheral and central line care, PICC management, blood product administration, wound care, drains, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and tracheostomy care
• Ability to manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, isolation precautions, insulin and heparin protocols, and post-operative monitoring
• Willingness to float between units or nearby facilities when needed
• Reliable personal transportation for the assignment
• Availability to work every other weekend and commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years

Medical/Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric Medical/Surgical patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Complete assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly through appropriate clinical channels
• Manage IV therapies, central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, blood products, insulin and heparin protocols, wound vacs, drains, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and continuous bladder irrigation as indicated
• Use rapid response and code-team resources appropriately while supporting emergency interventions
• Provide patient and family education related to medications, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge needs
• Document patient care thoroughly in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, rehabilitation, pharmacy, radiology, social services, IV teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt to changing unit needs and deliver consistent care when floating to another Medical/Surgical unit or nearby facility

Apply now for this Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse travel contract in Portland, Oregon, and take your next step in travel nursing.

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.