Hospitals in Salem, OR
1 facility hiring travelers, 23 openings. Advertised pay sits 2% under the Oregon median; a two-bedroom runs $1,630 a month at HUD fair market rent, 20% under Portland's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 23
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,316
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,630
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Salem Hospital | 23 | $2,204 – $2,815 | $2,316 | 537 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Salem, OR runs housing 10% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Salem, OR metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 4% above |
| Housing | 10% above |
| Utilities | 5% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Salem is $1,630 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,275.
Oregon taxes wage income.
Against Portland, a two-bedroom here runs 20% lower ($1,630 against $2,040).
Housing on CircleRN
20 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Salem's hospitals.
- Charming 2BR Home with Updated Kitchen in Salem Close to Salem Hospital — $2,400 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Home away from home! Great location. Quiet area. — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.9 mi
- Nice quite room with shared living space. — $800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- private furnished 1 bedroom — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.7 mi
- Very nice room for rent. Furnished. TV. Wifi — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, about 3.7 mi
- Comfy Private Room with Bath, Balcony, Pool & Gym Access, Pet-Friendly, All Utilities Included — $800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.9 mi
- All new 3 room 4 bed house spacious, modern house. — $3,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.9 mi
- 500 sqft PRIVATE 3 room SUITE on LORICK ACRES — $1,450 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.6 mi
- Cozy Ranch Home — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.7 mi
- Safe Haven — $750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Sweet Dreams in Warm and Quite Bedroom for One — $750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Modern Country Living - Quiet, safe and secluded — $1,700 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.7 mi
Common questions
- Which Salem hospital hires travelers most?
- Salem Hospital, with 23 of the city's 23 openings and 537 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need an Oregon license to work in Salem?
- Oregon is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Oregon license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Salem compare with Portland?
- Salem's median advertised rate is $2,316 a week against $2,461 in Portland; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,630 in Salem and $2,040 in Portland. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Salem?
- Yes: 20 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Oregon tax travel nurse pay?
- Oregon taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Salem, OR?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Salem, OR on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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