Oregon Health & Science University
Academic medical center in Portland, OR
- $115k–$222k/yr posted pay across 13 roles
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 7 roles
From 22 postings
The short version
OHSU combines patient care, research and health-professional training across hospitals and clinics in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Employer research, Jul 14, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 7 of 22 roles welcome new grads
- Nurse practitioners: 3 of 22 roles are advanced practice roles
Nursing here
Workplace photos
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Portland, OR
Trade hospital fluorescent lights for cedar-lined trails in Forest Park or a post-shift pour-over in the Pearl District. Whether you commute via aerial tram to Marquam Hill or bike across the Willamette, Portland pairs top-tier clinical care with lush Pacific Northwest living. Expect a cost of living about 5% above the national average.
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- 5% above the national average
- BEA index 105.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,655/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $90,919/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Oregon Health & Science University hire new grads?
7 of 22 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 13 roles with a stated shift, 11 are day shifts, 1 is a night shift and 1 is weekends only.
Which units are hiring?
OR (5), ER (2), PACU (2), acute care (5a) and family medicine (5c) (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Oregon Health & Science University, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
- RN
- NP/APRN/RN
- RN
- Acute Care (5A) and Family Medicine (5C)
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Adult Ambulatory Oncology Clinic
RN, Adult Operating Room
$55–$92/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- South Operating Room (SOR)
RN, Pediatric Acute Care Surgical (PACS)
$55–$92/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 9S Pediatric Acute Care Surgical
OHSU Clinical APP Associate / APP - Outpatient/Ambulatory (Located in Eugene, OR)
$167,000–$222,000/year
- CRNA/CNM/NP/APRN/RN
- DAYTIME, WEEKDAYS
RN, Adult Operating Room
$55–$92
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
RN, DCH PACU (Resource)
$64–$97/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Doernbecher PeriAnesthesia
RN, Center for Women's Health (Resource)
$64–$97/hr
- RN
- Transition-to-practice program
- Floating required
RN, South PACU
$55–$92
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- 26-week orientation
RN, Adult Operating Room
$55–$92/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transition-to-practice program
RN Patient Care Coordinator
$55–$92
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
RN, Digestive Health Center
$55–$92
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Ratio 1:1–1:5
- Day shift
RN, Doernbecher Operating Room
$55–$92/hr
- RN
- Weekend shift
- ADN accepted
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