Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
Portland, OR
Contracted
Adventist Health Portland - Westways
Mid Level
Step into the high-energy world of ER nursing in Portland, Oregon, where every shift is an opportunity to save lives, calm anxious families, and contribute to a resilient healthcare system. As an ER Registered Nurse, you will be on the front lines, rapidly assessing patients, initiating treatment, and coordinating care with physicians and specialists under pressure. Your expertise will drive outcomes in a setting that respects speed, precision, and compassionate communication. This contract-based opportunity begins on 03/30/2026, offering a structured yet flexible schedule across weeks with competitive pay and meaningful support. Portland’s dynamic hospitals, collaborative teams, and patient-centered culture create the ideal landscape for you to apply your clinical skills while maintaining work-life balance. This role is more than a job; it’s a platform to elevate your practice, mentor peers, and shape urgent care in a community that values excellence and growth.
Beyond the hospital walls, Oregon invites you to explore extraordinary landscapes. From the iconic Columbia River Gorge and the dramatic Oregon Coast to the pine forests of the Cascades and the wine-rich Willamette Valley, the state offers inspiration during your downtime. In Portland, a thriving food scene, outdoor access, and a supportive sense of community complement a career focused on fast, evidence-based care. The beauty of this state is not only scenic but deeply restorative for clinicians giving their all on the front lines.
Working in Portland provides access to premiere trauma centers, teaching hospitals, and community facilities that value teamwork, protocol-driven practice, and continuous learning. If you wish, you can also experience assignments across the United States, expanding your professional network and exposure to varied patient populations. The benefits extend beyond competitive compensation to include strong clinical development opportunities, structured orientation, and access to specialty resources that help you refine skills from airway management and sepsis protocols to rapid casualty response. As a travel RN in ER, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, supportive leadership, and a culture that recognizes the critical balance between high-stakes performance and personal well-being. Portland’s roads, neighborhoods, and nearby outdoor escapes offer balance between intense shifts and meaningful rest, helping sustain your stamina on long assignments. Weekly pay ranges from $581 to $628, reflecting the demand for skilled ER care and the value placed on your expertise. This role emphasizes visibility, impact, and the chance to broaden your experience while rooted in a city known for resilience and innovation. Note that guaranteed hours are 0.0, and actual hours will be determined by weekly assignments; final compensation packages will be confirmed during hiring.
For this ER RN role, your core responsibilities include triage, rapid assessment, airway management, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, streaming ECG interpretation, and collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to stabilize patients and coordinate discharge or transfer. You’ll engage in continuous quality improvement, participate in simulated drills, and pursue professional growth within the acute care specialty. You’ll have a competitive benefits package that includes a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend contracts or rotate to additional sites. Comprehensive support is available 24/7 as you travel with the company, including dedicated accommodations guidance, travel coordination, and real-time clinical support. Our programs emphasize education, mentorship, and skill expansion—from CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support refreshers to critical care certifications—allowing you to advance your ER proficiency while maintaining compassionate care standards. This pathway values your autonomy and recognizes your expertise while providing structured supervision to ensure patient safety and professional confidence.
At our core, we empower clinicians to grow—offering clear career ladders, robust training resources, and a workplace culture built on respect, inclusion, and collaboration. We believe in recognizing excellence, investing in your ongoing development, and fostering a supportive environment where feedback is welcomed and career ambitions are supported. You’ll join a team that respects your contributions, honors your clinical judgment, and prioritizes your well-being as a cornerstone of patient care.
Ready to bring your ER leadership to Portland and beyond? Apply now to join a company that values your life-saving skills, champions your growth, and stands with you every shift. Start your journey on 03/30/2026 and shape urgent care through every moment you serve. The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Beyond the hospital walls, Oregon invites you to explore extraordinary landscapes. From the iconic Columbia River Gorge and the dramatic Oregon Coast to the pine forests of the Cascades and the wine-rich Willamette Valley, the state offers inspiration during your downtime. In Portland, a thriving food scene, outdoor access, and a supportive sense of community complement a career focused on fast, evidence-based care. The beauty of this state is not only scenic but deeply restorative for clinicians giving their all on the front lines.
Working in Portland provides access to premiere trauma centers, teaching hospitals, and community facilities that value teamwork, protocol-driven practice, and continuous learning. If you wish, you can also experience assignments across the United States, expanding your professional network and exposure to varied patient populations. The benefits extend beyond competitive compensation to include strong clinical development opportunities, structured orientation, and access to specialty resources that help you refine skills from airway management and sepsis protocols to rapid casualty response. As a travel RN in ER, you’ll enjoy flexible scheduling, supportive leadership, and a culture that recognizes the critical balance between high-stakes performance and personal well-being. Portland’s roads, neighborhoods, and nearby outdoor escapes offer balance between intense shifts and meaningful rest, helping sustain your stamina on long assignments. Weekly pay ranges from $581 to $628, reflecting the demand for skilled ER care and the value placed on your expertise. This role emphasizes visibility, impact, and the chance to broaden your experience while rooted in a city known for resilience and innovation. Note that guaranteed hours are 0.0, and actual hours will be determined by weekly assignments; final compensation packages will be confirmed during hiring.
For this ER RN role, your core responsibilities include triage, rapid assessment, airway management, IV therapy, medication administration, wound care, streaming ECG interpretation, and collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to stabilize patients and coordinate discharge or transfer. You’ll engage in continuous quality improvement, participate in simulated drills, and pursue professional growth within the acute care specialty. You’ll have a competitive benefits package that includes a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend contracts or rotate to additional sites. Comprehensive support is available 24/7 as you travel with the company, including dedicated accommodations guidance, travel coordination, and real-time clinical support. Our programs emphasize education, mentorship, and skill expansion—from CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support refreshers to critical care certifications—allowing you to advance your ER proficiency while maintaining compassionate care standards. This pathway values your autonomy and recognizes your expertise while providing structured supervision to ensure patient safety and professional confidence.
At our core, we empower clinicians to grow—offering clear career ladders, robust training resources, and a workplace culture built on respect, inclusion, and collaboration. We believe in recognizing excellence, investing in your ongoing development, and fostering a supportive environment where feedback is welcomed and career ambitions are supported. You’ll join a team that respects your contributions, honors your clinical judgment, and prioritizes your well-being as a cornerstone of patient care.
Ready to bring your ER leadership to Portland and beyond? Apply now to join a company that values your life-saving skills, champions your growth, and stands with you every shift. Start your journey on 03/30/2026 and shape urgent care through every moment you serve. The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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