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Nurses in Oregon
Oregon nurses staff OHSU, Providence, Legacy, and Kaiser Northwest, with strong union-negotiated wages across the Portland metro.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Oregon directory →- Active nurses
- 38,600+
- Avg. RN salary
- $106,610/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- OR
Oregon State Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Oregon
Highest-demand nursing roles across Oregon hospitals and health systems.
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Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Oregon — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Oregon
How do I verify a nurse's license in Oregon?
Use the Oregon State Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Oregon?
Approximately 38,600 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Oregon, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Oregon?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Oregon is roughly $106,610, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Oregon?
Hiring volume in Oregon is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.