Healthcare · Portland, OR

Registered Nurse jobs in Portland, OR

Registered nurses assess patients, administer medications, and coordinate care in hospitals, clinics, and home settings. They work with physicians and families to carry out treatment plans.

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$33–$66/hr
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$97k
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Travel Registered Nurse Cath Lab Job

Healthforce · Portland, OR · Temporary
$2,872 - $3,091 per week

Overview Registered Nurse – Cath Lab in Portland, OR. Start date: 09/14/2026. 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay: $2,872–$3,091 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Day shift, typically 5x8 with hours varyi…

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$2,346 per month

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) for travel assignments. This role is ideal for RNs who specialize in cardiovascular procedures, assisting in catheterizat…

Posted 3w ago
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$1,960 per month

Job Overview Employer: TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. Responsibilities TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide specialized post-operative care for pat…

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$2,549 per month

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN) to assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. This role is ideal for RNs with expertise in gastroente…

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$1,769.8 per month

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced RN – Oncology for travel assignments . This role focuses... ...temporary assignments . Qualifications Education: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license .…

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What registered nurses earn in Portland

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $33–$41 $68k–$86k
Mid level $41–$52 $86k–$108k
Senior $50–$66 $105k–$138k

Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Patient assessmentMedication administrationElectronic health records (EHR)IV therapyCare planningBLS/ACLS certificationPatient educationClear documentationCalm under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

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

Walk through the situation factually: what you noticed, how you verified it, and who you escalated to. Emphasize the double-check habit, not blame.

How do you prioritize when several patients need you at once?

Describe a triage framework, such as airway and vital signs first, then time-sensitive medications. A concrete example from a busy shift lands better than theory.

Describe a difficult interaction with a patient's family and how you handled it.

Show that you listened first, acknowledged their fear, and set clear expectations. End with what the outcome was for the patient.

How do you handle a disagreement with a physician about a patient's care?

Employers want respectful advocacy. Describe stating your observation with data, asking questions, and using the chain of command when needed.

What do you do to prevent burnout on demanding units?

Be honest and specific: boundaries around shifts, debriefing with colleagues, or supervision. Self-awareness reads as maturity, not weakness.

How do you keep documentation accurate at the end of a long shift?

Mention charting in real time where possible and reviewing before handoff. Tie it to patient safety and legal accuracy rather than habit.

Why did you choose this specialty or unit?

Connect a real clinical experience to the unit's patient population. Interviewers are checking fit and staying power, not passion statements.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For registered nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your RN license state, number status, and compact-state eligibility near the top, along with BLS, ACLS, or PALS certifications.

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Name the unit types and patient ratios you have worked, such as med-surg with 1:5 or ICU with 1:2, so recruiters can place you quickly.

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Quantify clinical scope: beds on the unit, EHR systems used (Epic, Cerner), and any charge nurse or preceptor shifts.

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Include specialty certifications like CCRN or CMSRN and the year earned; they often filter first-round screening.

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If you are a recent graduate, lead with clinical rotations, hours, and the settings where you trained.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Graduate Nurse
02 Registered Nurse
03 Charge Nurse
04 Nurse Manager
05 Director of Nursing
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