Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Nights in the healthcare organizations short-term acute care facility, this position involves providing care to adult and geriatric patients across various medical-surgical units. The role requires flexibility to float between units and contribute to patient recovery and safety in a dynamic clinical environment.
Position Description: Will position float between units. The role involves caring for adult and elderly patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, pneumonia, cellulitis, alcohol withdrawal, AKID, diabetes, substance abuse, acute hypoxic respiratory failure, and dementia with behavioral disturbances.
Certifications & Education: Valid state nursing license; at least 1 year of experience; experience with charting systems (Community Hospital preferred); required certifications include current BLS and ACLS.
Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
Additional Responsibilities: Must have a vehicle for assignment; flexibility for floating to different units and facilities; ability to work holidays, with specific scheduling commitments upfront.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with interdisciplinary support teams such as IV Therapy, Respiratory Services, Phlebotomy, and others.
Submission Requirements: Candidate must respond to whether they have previously worked at a facility within the organization, including location and dates. Two references covering one year (or six months for CNAs) within the last three years are required prior to start.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1330991. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Portland, OR
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Aged Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Dementiaunmatched
Diabetesunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Phlebotomyunmatched
Pneumoniaunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Substance Abuseunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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