Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

About the Facility

Nestled at the junction of two great rivers and ringed by pristine forests and ancient volcanoes, Adventist Health Portland is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, this 302-bed hospital, along with 11 medical offices and comprehensive cancer care services, serves East Portland and the surrounding areas. The facility is known for its award-winning services and commitment to quality patient care.

Portland, Oregon's largest city, is regularly voted one of the "most livable cities" in the nation. It boasts a vital arts scene, beautiful parks, an abundance of microbreweries, and a relaxed, unhurried way of life. The location offers easy access to outdoor adventures, including skiing at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge, and day trips to the Oregon coast.

About the Role

As a Travel Registered Nurse in the Medical Surgical unit, you will deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care. This role involves supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, coordinating care with other disciplines, and utilizing critical thinking and professional discretion.

The unit features a total bed count of 29, consisting of all post-surgical beds in single rooms. Staffing ratios are maintained at 1:4 or 1:5. While floating to Medical and Tele units may occur occasionally based on staffing needs, call requirements are not applicable. The team is supported by 24/7 hospitalists, pharmacy, phlebotomy, and unit secretaries, as well as a patient mobility team to assist with walking patients. The unit utilizes Omnicell for medication management and Epic for documentation.

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in nurse staffing, maintaining relationships with numerous healthcare facilities nationwide to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response, and crisis nurse jobs. The company strives to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, effective, and achievable.

Equal Opportunity

AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply and consider qualified applicants regardless of background.