Registered Nurse Jobs in Oregon

Registered Nurse jobs in Oregon are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community health settings, with the Portland metro, Salem, and Eugene accounting for the largest share of openings. Major employers with a lasting presence in Oregon include Oregon Health and Science University, Legacy Health, and PeaceHealth, all of which hire registered nurses across a wide range of experience levels. Critical care, emergency, and med-surg are consistently the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerProvidence at Home with Compassus
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring20
Work type80% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Registered Nurse (RN)
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Registered Nurse (RN)
Sapphire Health Services
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50 - $63.86/hr
1,001-5,000

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Registered Nurse (RN) NOC Shift
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Registered Nurse (RN) NOC Shift
Evergreen Healthcare Group
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60 - $65/hr
1,001-5,000

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RN Obstetrics
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RN Obstetrics
Saint Alphonsus
Ontario, Oregon
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None

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Travel RN - Med/Surg
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Travel RN - Med/Surg
American Traveler
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Travel RN - Telemetry
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Travel RN - Telemetry
American Traveler
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Medford
5 jobs
Eugene
3 jobs
Bend
2 jobs
Beaverton
2 jobs
Hood River
2 jobs
Salem
1 job
Astoria
1 job
Gresham
1 job

Registered Nurse Job Market in Oregon

A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Providence at Home with Compassus7 open roles
American Traveler6 open roles
Providence3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Oregon Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Oregon.

  • Active Oregon registered nurse license or a multistate license recognized in Oregon
  • Associate degree in nursing or bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification and, for many acute care roles, ACLS certification
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience for most hospital and specialty unit positions
  • Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health record systems
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, or weekends as required by the unit

Registered Nurse Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse in Oregon?

You become a registered nurse in Oregon by completing an accredited nursing program, either an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam. After passing, you apply for licensure through the Oregon State Board of Nursing, which issues your Oregon registered nurse license. Oregon is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so nurses holding a multistate license from another compact state may practice in Oregon without obtaining a separate state license.

How much do registered nurses make in Oregon?

Registered nurses in Oregon earn a median of about $129,010 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,280 for the lowest 10% to over $155,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Oregon?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Oregon right now include Providence at Home with Compassus, American Traveler, and Providence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oregon's large integrated health systems and regional medical centers drive the majority of full-time openings, with particularly consistent volume in the Portland metro and along the I-5 corridor.

Which Oregon cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

The cities with the most registered nurse openings in Oregon are Portland, Medford, and Eugene. Portland dominates due to the concentration of major hospital systems and specialty medical centers in the metro area, while Salem and Eugene anchor demand in the Willamette Valley through regional hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and growing outpatient networks that serve surrounding rural communities.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of registered nurse openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The registered nurse positions most likely to offer remote flexibility are telephone triage, case management, utilization review, and telephonic disease management roles, which do not require direct bedside care.

How can I get hired as a registered nurse in Oregon with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate nurse residency program. Oregon Health and Science University and Legacy Health both run structured residency programs designed for nurses with limited clinical experience, offering mentored rotations in med-surg and other foundational units before specialty placement. Applying to med-surg, telemetry, or rehabilitation units at community hospitals in Salem or Eugene can also be more accessible than competitive urban academic centers. A current Oregon registered nurse license, BLS certification, and documented clinical hours from your nursing program are the credentials that move applications forward.

Where can I find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Oregon?

You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health organizations. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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