Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Registered Nurse jobs in Portland, OR

167 registered nurses employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $105,266 median · 18% above the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

Registered Nurse pay in Portland, OR

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Portland metro. Half of Registered Nurses earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $81,524 $105,266 $132,673
25th$81,524 Median$105,266 75th$132,673 vs US18% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Registered Nurse salary guide →

Registered Nurse pay bands in Portland by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Registered Nurse

Typical mid level band in Portland
Example (illustrative)
Location
Portland, OR
Typical pay range
$89,476–$125,266
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Registered Nurse

Typical staff band in Portland
Example (illustrative)
Location
Portland, OR
Typical pay range
$100,529–$117,687
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Registered Nurse

Typical entry level band in Portland
Example (illustrative)
Location
Portland, OR
Typical pay range
$89,476–$125,266
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Registered Nurse

Typical staff band in Portland
Example (illustrative)
Location
Portland, OR
Typical pay range
$92,634–$121,476
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Registered Nurse

Typical entry level band in Portland
Example (illustrative)
Location
Portland, OR
Typical pay range
$98,950–$123,371
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Registered Nurse Career Ladder — Portland Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Portland’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Registered Nurse0–2 yrs$75,791
  2. Mid Registered Nurse2–5 yrs$100,002
  3. Senior Registered Nurse5–8 yrs$126,319
  4. Staff Registered Nurse8–12 yrs$152,635
  5. Lead Registered Nurse12+ yrs$178,952

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Registered Nurse hiring market in Portland

  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Portland post Registered Nurse jobs

Employers in the Portland metro typically post Registered Nurse roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What Portland Employers Actually Ask Registered Nurses

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    How do you prioritize patient care when you have five patients with competing needs?

    Triage reasoning: acuity-based prioritization, SBAR communication, early escalation of deteriorating patients.

  • Technical

    Tell me about a time you identified a medication error before it reached a patient.

    Five Rights verification: right patient, drug, dose, route, time. ISMP double-check protocols.

  • Technical

    How do you handle a family member who disagrees with a patient's care plan?

    Family-centered care: listen first, explain in plain language, involve charge nurse or social work if escalating.

  • Technical

    Describe your approach to patient education for a newly diagnosed chronic condition.

    Teach-back method, health literacy assessment, written materials, follow-up confirmation.

Registered Nurse in Portland, OR — Common Questions

How much does a Registered Nurse earn in Portland, OR?
Median $105,266/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $81,524–$132,673. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Registered Nurse jobs are there in Portland?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 167 Registered Nurse roles employed in the Portland metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Portland employers use for Registered Nurse?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Registered Nurse jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Registered Nurse openings in Portland and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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