Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Portland, OR
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,123/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Portland, OR is $2,123 per week. This is 4% lower than the Oregon average of $2,215.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3,005 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Portland, OR compared to State and National Averages
$2,123/week
Portland, OR
6% lower than the US average.
$2,215/week
Oregon
2% lower than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Portland Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Oregon
$2,219/week
This is 1% lower than the Portland average of $2,234.
Olympia, Washington
$2,249/week
This is 1% higher than the Portland average of $2,234.
Tacoma, Washington
$2,504/week
This is 11% higher than the Portland average of $2,234.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Oregon pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Hermiston, Oregon pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,601 per week, followed by The Dalles, Oregon ($2,553) and Hood River, Oregon ($2,525). Hermiston, Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,430. For comparison, the Portland, OR average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,123 per week — Hermiston, Oregon pays 22% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hermiston, Oregon | $2,601 | $3,430 |
| The Dalles, Oregon | $2,553 | $3,167 |
| Hood River, Oregon | $2,525 | $3,104 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Portland?
Pulse Healthcare Services pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,873 per week, followed by Tripod Partners USA ($2,737) and Trustaff ($2,695). Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,449. For comparison, the Portland, OR average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,123 per week — Pulse Healthcare Services pays 35% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $2,873 | $2,873 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $2,737 | $2,737 |
| Trustaff | $2,695 | $2,695 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Nursing | $2,604 | $2,604 |
| Medlivo | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,562 | $3,003 |
| GHG Healthcare | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon | $2,538 | $3,449 |
| Winston Resources | $2,524 | $2,524 |
| First Connect Health | $2,518 | $3,289 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Cardiac Tele RN
- Portland, Oregon
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon and 2 others
UP TO $2,689/wk
Medical Surgical RN
- Portland, Oregon
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 14 others
UP TO $2,589/wk
Medical Surgical RN
- Portland, Oregon
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Reliable Nurse Staffing and 12 others
UP TO $2,263/wk
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- Portland, Oregon
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- GHR Healthcare - Travel and 16 others
UP TO $2,112/wk
MS/Tele RN
- Portland, Oregon
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Host Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $2,105/wk
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