Med/Surg RN in Portland, Oregon
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,851/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $51.42
- Weekly
- $1,851
- Yearly (full-time)
- $96,252
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $51.42/hour — 17% 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
- 642 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon from 8 agencies, 173 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $139/hour, median $60.17/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
Job Description:
This travel assignment is for a Medical-Surgical Neuro Registered Nurse caring for adult patients during 12-hour overnight shifts. You will provide focused neurological assessments, administer medications, monitor changes in condition, and support patients recovering from medical and neurological conditions. The role includes floating between units or nearby facilities based on your skill set, with occasional on-call coverage and every-other-weekend scheduling. NIHSS certification is required, and a vehicle is necessary for the assignment. First-time travelers are welcome.
Weather:
Portland typically has cool, comfortable conditions with frequent cloud cover and periods of rain, along with occasional clear breaks. Pack a waterproof layer and comfortable shoes for exploring the city and surrounding areas.
Fun Things To Do:
• City outing: Explore Washington Park, the International Rose Test Garden, and the surrounding trails.
• City outing: Browse Powell’s City of Books, visit the Pearl District, and enjoy Portland’s food scene.
• Day trip: Visit the Columbia River Gorge for scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and hiking.
• Day trip: Head to the Oregon Coast for beaches, viewpoints, and coastal towns.
• Day trip: Explore the Willamette Valley for vineyards, farm stands, and small-town stops.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Portland, Oregon
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
Schedule: Three shifts per week, every other weekend; on-call coverage required
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