Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical With Telemetry
Job Summary
A Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical With Telemetry is sought for a 12-hour day-shift assignment in a short-term acute care setting. The role provides care to adult and geriatric patients while supporting medical-surgical and telemetry services, with a typical patient ratio of 1:3 to 1:4. The position includes unit and facility float responsibilities based on clinical needs.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts of 12 hours, 36 hours per week; weekends required every other weekend or every weekend.
- Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; valid compact nursing license in hand at submission; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; required electronic health record charting experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical and telemetry setting.
- Expected patient ratios are 1:3 or 1:4, with unit staffing ratios of up to 1:4.
- Clinical responsibilities may include cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, peripherally inserted central catheter management, cardiac drip management without titration, insulin protocol management, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, feeding tube care, wound care, tracheostomy care, and rapid response support.
- Experience with post-cardiac angiogram care, post-myocardial infarction care, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization care, pre- and post-hemodialysis management, renal failure, total joint replacement, traumatic brain injury, and isolation precautions is applicable.
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day.
- Two professional references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years are required during the compliance process and before the assignment begins.
- Orientation includes 24 hours.
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 #1339611. 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