American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Department RN with at least 2 years of ER experience (or 3+ for first-time travelers) and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications for a short-term acute care hospital setting.
Details
- Work in a General Emergency Department treating combined adult and pediatric patients
- Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Certified, and Stroke Certified facility
- Patient ratio of 4:1
- 3x12 hour shifts available on both day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) schedules
- Weekend coverage required at least every other weekend
- Floating to other units and sister facilities required based on unit needs and skill set
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Epic EMR with Harstop module required
Requirements
- Active Oregon RN license required, compact license must be in hand at time of submission
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ER experience required; first-time travelers considered with 3+ years of experience
- Epic EMR experience required
- Skills in pediatric emergency care, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience with IV therapy, triage, and isolation precautions/PPE
- Must have a vehicle for this assignment
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include triage, cardiac monitoring, EKG interpretation, and care for a wide range of emergency conditions including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and neurological cases
- May float to sister facilities including Milwaukie, Newberg, Portland, Hood River, Willamette Falls, Seaside, and Saint Vincent
- Floating to Seaside includes additional incentive pay and mileage reimbursement, with hotel accommodations provided for consecutive float shifts
- Scrubs of any color accepted
- No parking fees at the facility
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer requests may not be accommodated
- First-time travelers welcome if they have 3+ years of ER experience
- Former Providence employees may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they are not within 50 miles of the facility
- Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a lower bill rate
American Traveler Job ID #P-776925. 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 - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
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.