Travel Medical Surgical RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position at a teaching hospital requiring at least 1 year of experience and Epic charting proficiency.

• Medical Surgical unit within a short-term acute care teaching hospital
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Every other Friday and Saturday required
• Floating to other units and sister facilities based on skill set and staffing needs
• No on-call requirements
• No block scheduling

• Active RN license (Compact license must be in hand at submission)
• OR RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care
• Experience with respiratory care including oxygen administration, chest tubes, and tracheostomy management
• Experience with wound care, isolation precautions, and PPE
• Experience with GI and GU/renal patient care, including ostomy management and CBI
• Two supervisory references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required
• Must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem roles

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit with a focus on post-surgical and acute medical patients
• Utilize skills across respiratory, GI, GU, endocrine, and neurological care as needed
• Must have a personal vehicle for this assignment
• Scrub color is unrestricted for Med/Surg (OR/Cath Lab scrubs provided by facility)
• No parking fees at this facility
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront during the application process
• First-time travelers considered, pending license approval
• Previous permanent staff may return after a 3-month waiting period, provided they reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Local candidates accepted at standard bill rate
• Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility

American Traveler Job  #P-763420. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Med/Surg

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.