Staff RN Float

Samaritan Health Services·Portland, Oregon

$42 - $63/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 23 days ago

Practice for this role

Staff RN Float · $42 - $63/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-18% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Portland, Oregon ($50.75/hr, n=359)

414 similar openings in the Portland area · median $50.76/hr

$16.45/hr · lowesthighest · $170/hr

this role: $41.57/hrmedian $50.75/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 359 posted nursing roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 39th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 18% below the Portland, Oregon median for nursing roles.

The Staff RN provides direct patient care, develops care plans, and monitors patient health while collaborating with the healthcare team. They are also responsible for documenting care, ensuring patient safety, and may assume charge nurse duties as required.

Location

Samaritan
Medical
Center
Department: 01.8992
SMC
NURSING
FLOAT
PERSO
Pay
Range: $41.57 - $62.69 Care for our community, and your career. Float Pool differential $2.50 per hour Up to $24000.00 Sign on Bonus Staff Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, assesses patient needs, develops and implements care plans, and supervises other healthcare staff. They administer medications, monitor patient health, educate patients and families, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. RNs also document patient care, adhere to nursing regulations, and ensure patient safety. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Previous hospital RN experience is preferred. BLS required or obtained within 3 months of hire. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles. Ability to provide quality patient care, and ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to and move patients in a safe manner. Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work
Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12
Hours
Night
Shift (United
States of
America)
Position
Hours: 72 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing and possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles. Previous hospital RN experience is preferred, and BLS certification is required or must be obtained within three months of hire.

professional certificate
Communication
Documentation
Leadership
Delegation
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving
Patient care
Clinical assessment
Patient education
Medication administration
Nursing principles
Safety monitoring
Charge nurse duties
Patient lifting

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $42 - $63/hr
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Application: Employer website

Oregon nursing roles remain in steady demand

In Oregon, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with acute-care experience and current licensure. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for an accredited nursing degree, an active RN license, BLS certification, and prior experience, with added value for those who can complete NIH Stroke Scale certification quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of recent patient-care experience before applying.