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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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityPortland, OR
Cities hiring21
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBLS Certification

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Travel Registered Nurse Tele Job
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Travel Registered Nurse Tele Job
Healthforce
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$1,987 - $2,117/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
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Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
Healthforce
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$2,256 - $2,375/yr

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Travel Registered Nurse Cardiac Job
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Travel Registered Nurse Cardiac Job
Healthforce
Portland, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$2,501 - $2,616/yr
CPR Certification

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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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Travel Nurse RN Jobs by City in Oregon

Where Oregon roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Portland
21 jobs
Salem
4 jobs
Hermiston
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Lebanon
3 jobs
The Dalles
3 jobs
Oregon City
3 jobs
Medford
2 jobs
Ontario
2 jobs

Travel Nurse RN Job Market in Oregon

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

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler46
  • Voyage Health6
  • Healthforce5
  • FirstChoice2

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 American Traveler, Voyage Health, and Healthforce, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Salem, and Hermiston 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.

Are there remote travel nurse rn jobs in Oregon?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of travel nurse rn openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which is expected for a hands-on clinical role requiring direct patient care. The portions most likely to allow remote work are telephonic triage, utilization review, and case management roles that do not require bedside presence.

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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