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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry Multi-site assignment. The role provides care for adult and geriatric patients in an observation and medical-surgical telemetry setting, with an expected patient ratio of 1:4. The position requires clinical proficiency in cardiac monitoring, intravenous therapy, dysrhythmia management, and related medical-surgical procedures.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required, including every other weekend or every weekend. On-call shifts are not required.

Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of nursing experience Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Compact nursing license in hand at submission Required electronic charting experience Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Expected patient ratio is 1:4 across day, night, and weekend shifts. Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients. Clinical responsibilities include blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line and peripherally inserted central catheter care, feeding tube management, heparin protocols, arterial blood gas interpretation, dysrhythmia management, isolation precautions, insulin protocols, cardiac drip management without titration, oxygen administration, patient-controlled analgesia, post-cardiac catheterization care, post-myocardial infarction care, renal failure management, tracheostomy care, wound care, and wound vacuum management. Support services include intravenous therapy teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. A 24-hour orientation is provided. All requested time off and specific scheduling requests must be submitted in advance. Two professional references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years are required during the compliance process and before the start date.

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 Posted Date: 2026-11-04 Cross Country Job ID 1331193. 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 With Telemetry 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