Travel Medical Surgical Neuro RN - $2,008 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Portland, Oregon

Join a Portland, Oregon travel nursing job as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week night-shift contract. Care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care environment while working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team committed to safe, compassionate outcomes. This opportunity is ideal for an RN who confidently manages a broad range of medical-surgical conditions and adapts well to changing unit needs.

Located in Portland's desirable westside 97225 area, this assignment offers access to vibrant neighborhoods, outstanding dining, beautiful parks, and the outdoor recreation that makes Oregon travel nursing a popular choice for healthcare professionals.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• 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 Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other Friday and Saturday night
• Call: Not required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Float Expectations: Potential floating within medical-surgical units and nearby affiliated locations based on staffing needs

Medical-Surgical RN Assignment Highlights

• Work in a fast-paced acute-care environment with a typical daily census of approximately 37 patients.
• Collaborate with IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and other clinical support departments.
• Use your broad medical-surgical nursing skill set while caring for patients with complex medical and postoperative needs.
• A reliable vehicle is required for this travel nursing assignment.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Oregon or a compact RN license in hand at submission.
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical RN experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Recent experience with electronic health record documentation and computerized charting.
• Demonstrated ability to safely care for approximately four patients in an acute-care setting.
• Proficiency with core medical-surgical nursing skills, including IV initiation and maintenance, telemetry, isolation precautions, oxygen therapy, wound care, drains, blood products, central lines, PICC lines, and medication protocols.
• Ability to manage or assist with advanced patient-care needs such as chest tubes, tracheostomies, high-flow nasal cannula, feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, and pre/post-hemodialysis care.
• Willingness to work assigned weekend coverage and commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays when scheduled.
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years.

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, including insulin, heparin, IV therapies, blood products, and patient-controlled analgesia as indicated.
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly and participating in rapid response or code-team interventions when needed.
• Perform and document wound care, wound-vac management, central-line and PICC-line care, chest-tube care, surgical-drain care, and ostomy management.
• Support patients with respiratory needs, including nasal cannula, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway management, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Manage feeding tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, renal-failure care, and pre/post-hemodialysis needs within scope and competency.
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and communicate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
• Float between appropriate medical-surgical units or nearby affiliated locations as needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and professionalism.

Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN travel contract in Portland, Oregon, and join a dedicated acute-care healthcare team 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523153. 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: Med/Surg

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