--- title: "Nurse Jobs in Portland, OR | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/nurse/locations/portland-or" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-10-15T05:30:12.226Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/nurse/locations/portland-or" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/nurse/locations/portland-or/data.json"] --- Nurse market brief · Portland, OR # Nurse Jobs in Portland, OR 894 nurse openings are live in the Portland, OR area from 157 employers, led by PH&S, Legacy Health, and Oregon Health & Science University. The middle half of posted salaries runs $79,040–$110,671 a year (median $93,600), from the 37% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 15, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Nurse+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Browse all Nurse markets](/jobs/nurse) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 894 : Live nurse openings currently tracked in the Portland market. **Companies hiring** : 157 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $93,600 : 37% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/nurse/locations/portland-or/entry-level)449 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/nurse/locations/portland-or/mid-level)22 jobs Senior2 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/nurse/locations/portland-or/lead)19 jobs Level coverage is 55%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 894 Hiring employers 157 Salary coverage 37% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Established employers 353 36 companies · $110,396 median Startups & growing teams 243 72 companies · $87,360 median Top of market 73 13 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $79,040 P50 $93,600 P75 $110,671 P90 $121,048 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live nurse listings in Portland - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Nurse+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare nurse opportunities in Portland, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 894 live roles tracked in this market. - 157 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 15, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Nurse+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR)[Compare other markets](/jobs/nurse) ## A practical market plan for Nurse in Portland Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 894 nurse openings across 157 employers establish the current Portland opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers PH&S is one of the most active visible employers, with 141 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Portland market view into active employers and representative nurse openings Employer activity · 157 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. PH&SEmployer profile141Open roles [Legacy HealthEstablished employers131Open roles](/company/legacy-health)[![Oregon Health & Science University logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fohsu.edu%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fohsu_digs%2Ffavicon.ico) Oregon Health & Science UniversityEstablished employers93Open roles](/company/oregon-health-and-science-university)[![eVAC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevac.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F06%2Fcropped-fav-180x180.png&sig=SrUVrW50wCinvK72Lgt26xZ6kGh6keNeNhiRKhxceKE) eVACStartups & growing teams65Open roles](/company/evac)[![Adventist Health logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adventisthealth.org%2Ffiles%2Fcore%2Fcommon%2Fadventist-health-default.jpg) Adventist HealthTop of market45Open roles](/company/adventist-health)[![Broadlawns Medical Center logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbroadlawns.org%2Ffavicon.ico) Broadlawns Medical CenterEstablished employers23Open roles](/company/broadlawns-medical-center)[![Adventist Health Portland logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adventisthealth.org%2Ffiles%2Fcore%2Fcommon%2Fadventist-health-default.jpg) Adventist Health PortlandEstablished employers21Open roles](/company/adventist-health-portland)[![Fresenius Medical Care logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffmcna.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Ffmcna%2Flive%2Fcommon%2FFresenius_Logo.svg) Fresenius Medical CareStartups & growing teams21Open roles](/company/fresenius-medical-care) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 894 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Nurse for Residential Treatment FacilityLive roleBayMark Health ServicesPortland, Oregon$62,400](/job/nurse-for-residential-treatment-facility-at-baymark-health-services-124bed3f-8328-5058-a5d8-a3c43fbc2eeb)[Apheresis Nurse ManagerEntry-levelOregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, Oregon](/job/apheresis-nurse-manager-at-oregon-health-and-science-university-c1826c68-75dd-5e66-a949-fb4153d31430)[RN, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow TransplantEntry-levelOregon Health & Science UniversityPortland, Oregon](/job/rn-pediatric-hematology-oncology-bone-marrow-transplant-at-oregon-ebbc65a6-38c7-534f-b846-10abce95866d)[Supplemental Nurse MidwifeLive roleLegacy HealthGresham, Oregon](/job/supplemental-nurse-midwife-at-legacy-health-50207b12-c879-5ae2-9884-8753da05af6f)[RN Staff Nurse - Pediatrics 6th FloorEntry-levelLegacy HealthPortland, Oregon$113,089](/job/rn-staff-nurse-pediatrics-6th-floor-at-legacy-health-b767f3c9-6473-542f-b64a-7d327358b086)[RN Staff Nurse - Day Treatment ClinicEntry-levelLegacy HealthVancouver, Washington$117,894](/job/rn-staff-nurse-day-treatment-clinic-at-legacy-health-4bfe612f-e44b-5dd3-bd46-003c766d1ce0)[RN Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular ICUEntry-levelLegacy HealthPortland, Oregon$113,089](/job/rn-staff-nurse-cardiovascular-icu-at-legacy-health-ed4759a7-dbce-55bc-98fd-7caff0b9802b)[RN Staff Nurse - Pediatric ICUEntry-levelLegacy HealthPortland, Oregon$113,089](/job/rn-staff-nurse-pediatric-icu-at-legacy-health-53da45cc-c892-5630-acee-e9775634a048) #### More nurse openings in Portland - [RN Staff Nurse Ambulatory Clinic - Women's Health · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-ambulatory-clinic-womens-health-at-legacy-health-47af8c6c-b3b3-54b8-a376-2ce798723868) - [RN Staff Nurse - PACU · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-pacu-at-legacy-health-fb7a5e9c-e52b-5ab3-b228-9cf37452f86b) - [Supplemental Nurse Midwife · Legacy Health](/job/supplemental-nurse-midwife-at-legacy-health-e117c51e-e5a5-55b8-9fa0-afc0535c8374) - [RN Staff Nurse - Pre-admission Services · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-pre-admission-services-at-legacy-health-257d1613-e5d8-501c-a4a6-b9ac74cb1e2f) - [RN, Adult Operating Room · Oregon Health & Science University](/job/rn-adult-operating-room-at-oregon-health-and-science-university-b5ea66ba-6d27-5b29-b0fb-7fd053a6b557) - [RN Manager - Operating Room - Portland Oregon (relo avail) to $200,000+ · Intermedia Group](/job/rn-manager-operating-room-portland-oregon-relo-avail-to-200-000-at-1f388792-c67f-5de1-bd05-0757395c352c) - [Nurse sought for a 100% permanent position at the Short-Stay Unit · Rakkestad](/job/nurse-sought-for-a-100-permanent-position-at-the-short-stay-unit-at-d87d3769-267f-5539-b420-a985a02033d7) - [RN Staff Nurse - IMCU · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-imcu-at-legacy-health-57a395d0-5d5d-574a-baeb-2f6357c12ca6) - [RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-medical-specialties-at-legacy-health-3087ef68-335d-57b1-b1ac-105b2d8ff002) - [RN Staff Nurse - Medical Specialties · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-medical-specialties-at-legacy-health-87ce2882-bd00-5b85-9f8e-adf97392ec6c) - [RN Staff Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-cardiovascular-icu-at-legacy-health-5dc1051b-a1b7-59a6-9206-52bbecf0ed9d) - [RN Staff Nurse - Pediatric ICU · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-pediatric-icu-at-legacy-health-b3842d2b-e4a3-520c-9d89-670a81ec2aac) - [RN Charge Nurse - Day Treatment Clinic · Legacy Health](/job/rn-charge-nurse-day-treatment-clinic-at-legacy-health-543af190-5869-51fb-a0b4-9807d7d58833) - [RN Staff Nurse - Pediatrics 6th Floor · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-pediatrics-6th-floor-at-legacy-health-70595899-0291-523d-9ba8-4c03d14af736) - [RN Staff Nurse - Women's Services · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-womens-services-at-legacy-health-6e99f899-11ca-5415-bbd0-5f5605604645) - [RN Staff Nurse Ambulatory Clinic - Women's Health · Legacy Health](/job/rn-staff-nurse-ambulatory-clinic-womens-health-at-legacy-health-5b9746aa-461f-53ef-9a7c-87ec1cf059a4) [Explore all 894 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Nurse+jobs+in+Portland%2C+OR) ## Nurse jobs in Portland: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many nurse jobs are open in Portland? Metaintro tracks 894 live nurse openings from 157 employers in the Portland, OR area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do nurse jobs in Portland pay? The median posted salary is $93,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $79,040 to $110,671. Based on the 37% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for nurse jobs in Portland? PH&S, Legacy Health, Oregon Health & Science University, and eVAC have the most open nurse roles here right now, out of 157 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Nurse demand around Portland. 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