Med/Surg RN in Portland, Oregon
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,660/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $46.11
- Weekly
- $1,660
- Yearly (full-time)
- $86,320
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $46.11/hour — 26% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon ($62.02/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon right now
- 501 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon from 8 agencies, 155 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $139/hour, median $60.14/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Oregon: $62.02/hour ($129,002/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($105/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Step into a 13-week Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse contract in Portland, Oregon. Working night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., you will support short-term acute care units and may float between departments based on assignment needs. This role includes every-other-weekend coverage, no on-call requirement, and a 36-hour weekly commitment. Bring your acute-care experience and flexibility to a well-rounded assignment with the chance to see different units while building your travel nursing experience.
Weather:
Portland generally offers mild, comfortable conditions with a mix of fresh outdoor air and occasional precipitation, making it easy to enjoy the city between shifts. Pack versatile layers and comfortable shoes for exploring.
Fun Things To Do:
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City outing: Explore Washington Park and the International Rose Test Garden.
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City outing: Browse Powell’s City of Books and Portland’s Pearl District.
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City outing: Sample local favorites at Portland’s food-cart pods.
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Day trip: Visit the Columbia River Gorge for scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and hiking.
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Day trip: Head to the Oregon Coast for ocean views and a relaxing beach day.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Portland, Oregon
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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