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$16.45/hr · p10p90 · $170/hr
this role: $57.90/hrmedian $50.14/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 357 posted nursing roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 15% above the Portland, Oregon median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse will provide patient-focused, whole-person care within the neuroscience unit at Providence Portland Medical Center. Responsibilities include delivering specialized nursing care and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and well-being.
RN – Neuroscience at Providence Portland Medical Center. This posting represents a .9 FTE, night shift opening (7pm-7:30am, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.
Extra Incentives
Night shift differential – $10.00p/hr
$6,000 hiring bonus offered for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.
Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:
Free, convenient, and ample parking
TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances
Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse license. A minimum of one year of nursing experience and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.
professional certificate
Communication
Documentation
Collaboration
BLS
Patient care
Clinical assessment
Patient advocacy
Critical care
Registered nursing
Neuroscience nursing
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Free parking
Retirement program
Hiring bonus
Night shift differential
Medical plan assistance program
TriMet annual pass
Lyra caregiver assistance program
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$58 - $85/hr
Location
Portland, Oregon
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center. As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Upon hire: Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed) (1)
Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Notes: (1) License in state where care is delivered
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits [https://providence.jobs/benefits/].
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/eeo/]. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity [https://providence.jobs/diversity/] makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Market context
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.
