Salem Hospital is a 537-bed hospital in Salem, OR — Magnet.
56 openings posted here, advertised at $1,966 to $2,573 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Salem Hospital has 56 openings posted across 8 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,966 to $2,573, with a median of $2,207. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Oregon median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 25 | $2,136 – $2,217 | $2,207 | at the median | Day, Night |
| PCU | 15 | $2,207 | $2,207 | 5% under | Day, Night |
| ICU | 4 | $2,253 | $2,253 | 3% under | Day, Night |
| ER | 4 | $2,263 | $2,263 | 3% under | Evening |
| OR | 3 | $2,326 – $2,573 | $2,450 | 7% under | Day, Evening |
| PACU | 2 | $1,966 – $2,149 | $2,058 | 22% under | Day |
| CVICU | 2 | $2,487 | $2,487 | 4% over | Night |
| Psych | 1 | $2,019 | $2,019 | — | Night |
The comparison is against the Oregon median advertised rate for the same specialty. Salem Hospital posts above it in 1 of 7 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 25 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,136 to $2,217 a week, at the Oregon median. PCU: 15 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,207 a week, 5% under the Oregon median for PCU. ICU: 4 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,253 a week, 3% under the Oregon median for ICU.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Salem Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,207 across 56 openings, 2% above $2,155 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
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.
25 traveler listings within 25 miles of Salem Hospital.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center | Medford | 33 | $2,367 | 322 | $1,370 |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend | Springfield | 24 | $2,622 | 354 | $1,450 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland | 18 | $2,017 | 391 | $2,040 |
| St Charles Medical Center - Bend | Bend | 16 | $2,834 | 316 | $1,780 |
| Ohsu Hospital and Clinics | Portland | 12 | $2,666 | 562 | $2,040 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 4.0★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.0 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 3.8 |
| Safety | 3.7 |
| Workload | 3.7 |
Pros: One of my better assignments. Well run with ample resources, good teamwork and nice people. Med surg 4:1, IMCU 3:1, break nurse, IV start team, phlebotomy, Epic. Did CDU and then med surg/PCU float po…
Cons: Your contract lets them cancel 3 shifts and they WILL use it, no hourly pay but you keep stipend. On call is odd and you can get called in at 0200 to any unit to take all the admits. Near the end they…
Pros: One of my better assignments. Well run with ample resources, good teamwork and nice people. Med-surg 1:4, IMCU 1:3. Phlebotomy, IV start team, break nurse. West Valley float site is lovely and helpful…
Cons: They will use all 3 contract cancel shifts as unpaid on-call, and on-call end time is unclear, got called in as late as 0200, often to take a stack of admits. Toward the end they cut CNAs to one helpe…
Pros: Absolutely loved my oncology contract. 1:3 or 1:4 by acuity, very helpful CNAs, always a break nurse so you get an hour lunch. Staff super welcoming and always willing to help.
Cons: Experience depends a lot on the unit and manager.