The city
Living in Portland, OR
Portland pairs a laid-back Pacific Northwest lifestyle with a thriving food, coffee, and craft-brew scene. The Willamette River splits the city into distinct east and west sides, and Forest Park offers one of the nation's largest urban wilderness escapes. It's a magnet for nurses who want outdoor access without leaving city limits.
Browse roles in Portland- Metro price level · Portland area
- 105.4
- 5% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,655/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would be joining Shalom Hospice of Washington in Vancouver, a short drive from Portland across the Columbia.
More about Shalom Hospice of Washington
The work sits in hospice care in a city many nurses use as a more wallet-friendly base than Portland, with average rent around $1,733 and overall costs described as about 14% lower than across the river. Washington does not take state income tax from your wages, and it is a compact-license state, which matters if you are relocating or already hold a compact license. Cost of living still runs about 5% above the national price level, so the tax break is real but the grocery and housing line items are not rock-bottom. Pay, ratios, scheduling, and residency detail are not posted in the facts we have. Nearby names in the same market include Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Lifeline Connections, and Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery if you want a side-by-side before you apply.
Why nurses stay
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The good
- No state income tax on wages in Washington
- Compact-license state for multi-state practice
- Vancouver costs about 14% lower than Portland overall
- Average rent around $1,733 with more space for the money than much of the region
- Short drive to Portland across the Columbia for errands or family
The hard parts
- No usable posted pay data for this employer yet
- Cost of living about 5% above the national price level
“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 9, 2026
- Website
- shalomwa.com ↗
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Shalom Hospice of Washington
Hospice Admission RN
$105,000 - $115,000 a year
Portland, Oregon
Shalom Hospice of Washington
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
$55/hr
Vancouver, Washington
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