Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Oregon
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large health systems such as OHSU Health, Legacy Health, and PeaceHealth maintain steady demand for contract nurses across ICU, emergency, and med-surg specialties. Oregon's mix of urban trauma centers and rural critical-access hospitals keeps openings active at both experienced and new-to-travel nurse levels year-round. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN Manager for a children's hospital setting requiring an active OR RN license, Epic experience, and 2+ years of experience.
Details
- Nurse Manager role within a hospital setting
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- 13-week assignment length
- Candidates may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
Requirements
- Active OR RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications through AHA (Traditional AHA only, RQI not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Epic EMR charting experience required
- Must complete Relias exams with a score of 85% or higher
- Must provide last seven years of work history including city, state, dates of employment, and employment gaps
- Two manager or supervisor references required from within the last 24 months (Charge RN references not accepted)
- COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include managing nursing staff and operations within the assigned unit
- Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
- RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
- Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must be gone 6+ months before returning and require a reference from their prior OHSU manager
- Comprehensive lifetime background check conducted; no background or license issues accepted
- Non-billable orientation modules average 4.5 hours for RNs and must be completed prior to start
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN Manager for a children's hospital setting requiring an active OR RN license, Epic experience, and 2+ years of experience.
Details
- Nurse Manager role within a hospital setting
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- 13-week assignment length
- Candidates may float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
Requirements
- Active OR RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications through AHA (Traditional AHA only, RQI not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Epic EMR charting experience required
- Must complete Relias exams with a score of 85% or higher
- Must provide last seven years of work history including city, state, dates of employment, and employment gaps
- Two manager or supervisor references required from within the last 24 months (Charge RN references not accepted)
- COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions accepted
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include managing nursing staff and operations within the assigned unit
- Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
- RTO must be submitted upfront and cannot exceed 2 weeks
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
- Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must be gone 6+ months before returning and require a reference from their prior OHSU manager
- Comprehensive lifetime background check conducted; no background or license issues accepted
- Non-billable orientation modules average 4.5 hours for RNs and must be completed prior to start
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Who's Hiring
- Voyage Health30V
- American Traveler9
- Healthforce5
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Oregon.
- Active Oregon RN license or a Compact license recognized by Oregon nursing boards
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification required for most hospital assignments
- Minimum one to two years of recent acute-care clinical experience in a hospital setting
- Ability to complete Oregon Health Authority credentialing and facility-specific orientation
- Proficiency with major electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Willingness to commit to a contract term of eight to thirteen weeks at a single facility
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Oregon?
To work as a travel nurse rn in Oregon, you must hold an active Oregon Registered Nurse license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Oregon is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so out-of-state nurses must obtain a separate Oregon license before starting any assignment.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Oregon?
Travel nurse RNs 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 travel nurse rns in Oregon?
Employers hiring travel nurse rns in Oregon right now include Voyage Health, American Traveler, and Healthforce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Oregon's largest health systems, including academic medical centers in Portland and regional hospitals throughout the Willamette Valley, generate the most consistent contract volume.
Which Oregon cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
Portland, Hermiston, and Corvallis have the most travel nurse rn openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share of listings due to its dense cluster of major health systems and trauma centers, while Salem and Eugene reflect strong regional hospital demand serving Oregon's mid-valley and university communities.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a nurse residency program, which OHSU Health and Legacy Health both run for new graduates in Portland, giving you the structured acute-care hours that travel agencies require. Building toward one year in a med-surg or telemetry unit at any Oregon hospital is the next step, as those specialties have the shortest experience thresholds for travel contracts. Obtaining your Oregon State Board of Nursing license promptly after passing the NCLEX-RN puts you ahead of candidates still waiting on licensure.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the assignments that fit your specialty, preferred location, and contract length, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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