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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Vascular Access / IV Therapy | Portland, Oregon

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity for an experienced Vascular Access Nurse or IV Therapy Nurse in Portland, Oregon. Join a specialized team providing PICC, midline, and peripheral IV care in a short-term acute care hospital setting.

This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support patients across multiple care areas while practicing advanced vascular access and infusion therapy skills. Portland is a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for outdoor recreation, walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining, and easy access to the Columbia River Gorge and surrounding natural beauty.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Vascular Access / IV Therapy
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1
• Weekend Coverage: Required; may be more frequent than every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Documentation: Epic electronic medical record
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: May be required between nearby units or sister facilities based on patient-care needs
• Parking: No-fee parking available

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Oregon; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including vascular access nursing or IV therapy experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Demonstrated experience with PICC and midline catheters, peripheral IV placement, and ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access
• Proficiency with sterile dressing changes, vascular access assessment, troubleshooting, patency evaluation, flushing, and complication management
• Experience with Epic documentation required
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to care for neonatal, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Ability to work independently on night shifts and collaboratively with a vascular access team during the day
• Willingness to work weekends and float as needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the past three years

Vascular Access Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine the most appropriate vascular access device and placement approach
• Perform peripheral IV placement, including ultrasound-guided access, and provide ongoing troubleshooting
• Place and manage PICC and midline catheters in accordance with clinical protocols
• Complete sterile dressing changes, line maintenance, blood draws, flushing, and patency assessments
• Recognize and respond to complications such as infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, infection, thrombosis, malposition, bleeding, and catheter dislodgment
• Provide patient and family education related to vascular access devices and treatment plans
• Accurately document assessments, procedures, device details, and patient responses in Epic
• Collaborate with nursing, providers, IV teams, radiology, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary services
• Float between units or nearby facilities when needed to support safe and timely patient care

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Vascular Access / IV Therapy opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a specialized healthcare 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.