Travel MS​/Tele RN

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

• Specialty:
  Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position requiring an active Oregon RN license and at least one year of recent MS/Tele/PCU experience.

• Work in the Surgical Neuro Trauma Care Unit (SNTCU), a 30-bed unit at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma teaching hospital
• RN to patient ratio of 1:4-6, with CNA ratios of 1:6-13 on days and 1:10-13 on nights
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required, with priority given to West Valley Hospital, located about 15 minutes away
• Uses Epic for charting
• Scrub color is royal blue

• Active Oregon RN license required
• Current BLS certification required (AHA preferred)
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in MS/Tele/PCU required
• Neurotrauma stepdown experience with NIHSS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with telemetry management, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and dysrhythmia management required
• Experience with cardiac drips (nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone, Nicardipine, and other IMCU-level gtts) required
• Experience with peripheral line care/management, non-invasive airway management, and O2 protocols required
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE required
• Experience activating rapid response teams required
• IV start skills preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

• Provide care for patients with a wide variety of surgical and neurotrauma-related medical conditions on a newly opened unit
• Unit plans to transition into a Surgical Neuro Trauma ICU/IMCU within the next few years
• Holiday and weekend coverage expected as scheduled
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Requested time off exceeding 2 weeks requires approval
• Local candidates accepted
• Former employees of the health system are not eligible for assignments until 6 months after their termination date
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-776271. 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 Tele

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.