American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU Float position requiring strong tele or IMC experience, Oregon RN license, and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work in a short-term acute care, Magnet-designated, teaching hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation
• Position is part of the Salem Health Float Pool, supporting all adult inpatient units including MS/Tele, Stepdown, IMC, Emergency Department, ICU, inpatient rehab, and adult care units
• Required to float to sister hospital, West Valley Hospital, as needed
• PCU/MS/Tele/IMC patient population with ratios of 1:4-6
• 12-hour night shifts (19:00-07:30), every other weekend required
• Uses Epic EMR system; Epic experience is required
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Provide telemetry and progressive care including management of dysrhythmias, O2 protocol, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, and follow isolation protocols
• Must activate and participate in rapid response as needed
• Float pool team members are expected to be highly flexible and support a broad range of adult inpatient units
• Strict RTO policy applies; any time off over 2 weeks requires approval and RTO must be submitted up front
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Candidates must be gone for at least 6 months to return as a traveler
• Free parking is available for staff

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required for consideration
• Current BLS certification through AHA required
• At least 1 year of recent experience (within the last 3 years) in MS/Tele/PCU
• Strong telemetry or IMC experience is required
• Ability to float to various units within the organization and sister hospital
• COVID vaccination required, no exemptions accepted
• Must have experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and management, cardiac drips (nitro, Cardizem, amiodarone), and rapid response team activation

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650700. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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