First Connect Health 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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and emergent conditions. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, prioritize care based on patient acuity, respond to rapidly changing conditions, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong critical-thinking, clinical judgment, emergency nursing, and patient-management skills while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department
- Perform rapid assessments and prioritize patients according to acuity
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and initiate appropriate interventions
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and emergency treatments safely
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions
- Assist with emergency procedures and resuscitation efforts
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Supervise and direct assigned nursing staff as required
- Coordinate patient care, transfers, admissions, and discharges
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC
- Apply critical thinking, professional judgment, and independent decision-making in emergency situations
- Maintain compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and patient-safety requirements
Schedule
- Night Shift
- 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
- 36 hours per week
- EPIC experience is REQUIRED
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Previous Emergency Department/ED nursing experience preferred
- EPIC experience – REQUIRED
- BLS – Required
- AHA ACLS or ARC-ALS – Required
- AHA PALS or ARC-PALS – Required
Preferred Qualifications
- BSN – Preferred
- Previous acute-care facility experience – Preferred
- Prior experience caring for high-acuity and emergency patients
Ideal Candidate
The ideal ED RN will be confident managing multiple patients with varying levels of acuity, able to prioritize care effectively, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, teamwork, emergency response, and clinical decision-making skills are essential for success in this role.
Akshay #53164
Akshay #53164
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus