
Neuro | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $49.72
- Weekly
- $1,790
- Yearly (full-time)
- $93,080
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $49.72/hour — 20% 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
- 429 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Oregon from 8 agencies, 152 of them in Portland.
- Pay in these listings: $13.88 – $139/hour, median $60.39/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
Neuro Registered Nurse – Travel RN Job in Portland, Oregon (97225)
Join a dynamic neuro nursing team in Portland, Oregon, in the desirable 97225 area. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care neuro and medical-surgical environment while enjoying the best of westside Portland, including scenic parks, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to downtown amenities.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Neuro
- Job Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Portland, OR 97225
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,790 - $1,880
- Schedule: Every other weekend required; on-call may be required
- Setting: Acute care neuro/medical-surgical unit
- Orientation: Included prior to start
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at submission
- Compact RN license required at submission, if applicable
- At least 1 year of recent neuro nursing experience required
- Strong neuro skill set is a hard-stop requirement
- NIHSS certification required
- BLS certification required
- Experience with Epic charting required
- Ability to work in a high-acuity environment with a typical 1:4 patient ratio
- Must be comfortable floating to other units based on skill set as needed
- Reliable transportation required
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care for neuro patients in an acute care setting
- Complete neurological assessments and monitor for changes in patient condition
- Support patients with CVA, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and related diagnoses
- Administer medications and maintain safe, accurate medication practices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care
- Use Epic to document assessments, interventions, and patient progress
- Respond appropriately to clinical changes and assist with rapid response/code situations as needed
- Follow isolation precautions and other safety protocols to protect patients and staff
- Adapt to changing unit needs, including floating when required
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with professionalism and confidence
Apply now for this rewarding Portland healthcare travel nurse opportunity and join a team that values strong neuro nursing skills, clinical excellence, and compassionate care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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