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RN - Infusion
US Oncology Network · Tigard, OR
$41.17–$69.36/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Portland, OR
The median registered nurse pay in the Portland area is $61.53 per hour ($127,980 a year), with the typical range running from $51.18 to $63.58. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Portland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Portland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Portland.
- $61.53median pay per hour, Portland
- $51–$64typical range per hour
- 24,930registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Portland
Roles in other cities of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
LifePoint Health · Vancouver, WA
$42.55–$57.45/ hour
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19 more open roles from employers in Portland. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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RN, Specialty ICU, Per Diem, Day Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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RN, Cardiology, Full Time, Day Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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RN, First Assistant, Per Diem, Day Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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Regional Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Kaiser Permanente · Portland, OR
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RN - NOC
Universal Health Services · Portland, OR
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RN Float Primary Care - OFN Dual
Kaiser Permanente · Portland, OR
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RN, Med/Surg, FT Night Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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RN, Emergency Department, Per Diem, Day Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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RN, Telemetry, Full Time, Day Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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RN
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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RN, Surgery, Part Time, Day Shift
Adventist Health · Portland, OR
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Outpatient Registered Nurse - RN
Fresenius Medical Care · Portland, OR
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Portland
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| US Oncology Network | 1 | $55.27 |
| LifePoint Health | 1 | $50 |
Registered Nurse pay in Portland, OR
The metro median is 3% above the Oregon statewide median of $59.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 24,930 registered nurses employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 20.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $47.94 | $99,720 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.18 | $106,450 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Median | $61.53 | $127,980 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.58 | $132,250 | 41% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $70.54 | $146,720 | 57% above U.S. median |
How Portland ranks
- 23rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 23rd of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 7 Oregon metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Portland
- Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.53 median hour buys what $58.37 buys at the national price level, 30% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Portland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,215
- Per year: $110,754
- Per month: $9,230
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Portland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $155 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,687 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,931 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Portland
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Portland, 5 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Va Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventist Health Portland Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohsu Hospital And Clinics Portland, OR | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospital For Children - Portland Portland, OR | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Cedar Hills Hospital Portland, OR | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Multnomah County
HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County (15 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, WA | 7 mi | $61.53/hr | 198,992 |
| Beaverton, OR | 9 mi | $61.53/hr | 98,302 |
| Salem, OR | 46 mi | $61.61/hr | 180,406 |
| Albany, OR | 67 mi | $55.05/hr | 57,156 |
| Corvallis, OR | 74 mi | $55.05/hr | 61,993 |
| Springfield, OR | 104 mi | $51.22/hr | 61,182 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Oregon · Registered Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oregon
Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here.
Oregon taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Portland
Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Portland, OR?
Registered Nurses in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $61.53 per hour, about $127,980 a year. The middle half earn between $51.18 and $63.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portland a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 23rd of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Portland?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portland.
Do I need a Oregon license to work in Portland as a registered nurse?
Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Oregon board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Portland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 15 active primary care shortage designations that include Multnomah County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Portland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Portland?
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Your RN pay reportPortland, OR · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- LifePoint HealthMcMinnville, OR · 3 postings$67.36/ hr$57–$78
- Saint Charles Health SystemMadras, OR · 7 postings$66.56/ hr$46–$80
- US Oncology NetworkTigard, OR · 2 postings$55.50/ hr$41–$69
- AmedisysRoseburg, OR · 5 postings$53.00/ hr$49–$57
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$46Median$57.50High$79
19 RN postings with published pay in Oregon, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 19 RN roles
- RN / Registered Nurse Home Health Weekends OnlyPermanent$120k–$133k/ year
- RN - InfusionPermanent$41.17–$69.36/ hour
+ 17 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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