St Charles Medical Center - Bend is a 316-bed hospital in Bend, OR — Teaching.
16 openings posted here, advertised at $2,389 to $3,898 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
St Charles Medical Center - Bend has 16 openings posted across 8 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,389 to $3,898, with a median of $2,834. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Oregon median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 3 | $3,288 | $3,288 | 42% over | Night |
| PCU | 3 | $2,413 | $2,413 | 4% over | Night |
| Cath Lab | 2 | $2,579 – $3,277 | $2,928 | 6% under | Day |
| L&D | 2 | $3,898 | $3,898 | 39% over | Day, Night |
| OR | 2 | $2,641 | $2,641 | 1% over | Day |
| Med-Surg | 2 | $3,027 | $3,027 | 37% over | Day |
| Oncology | 1 | $2,549 | $2,549 | at the median | Day |
| Other | 1 | $2,389 | $2,389 | — | Day |
The comparison is against the Oregon median advertised rate for the same specialty. St Charles Medical Center - Bend posts above it in 5 of 7 specialties with a comparison.
ICU: 3 openings, night shifts, advertised at $3,288 a week, 42% over the Oregon median for ICU. PCU: 3 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,413 a week, 4% over the Oregon median for PCU. Cath Lab: 2 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,579 to $3,277 a week, 6% under the Oregon median for Cath Lab.
Over the last 46 days the median advertised weekly rate at St Charles Medical Center - Bend has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,834 across 16 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Bend, OR runs housing 10% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Bend, 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 Bend is $1,780 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,410.
Oregon taxes wage income.
2 traveler listings within 25 miles of St Charles Medical Center - Bend.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Hospital | Salem | 61 | $2,212 | 537 | $1,630 |
| Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center | Medford | 34 | $2,367 | 322 | $1,370 |
| Ohsu Hospital and Clinics | Portland | 22 | $2,653 | 562 | $2,040 |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend | Springfield | 22 | $2,622 | 354 | $1,450 |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland | 18 | $2,017 | 391 | $2,040 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 4.5★ overall, 100% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.5 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.3 |
| Safety | 4.3 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: This was a great assignment overall. The ED is a 32-bed Level II trauma center with solid 4:1 ratios, usually one lower-acuity hallway patient. Each pod has its own tech, provider, and Pyxis, which ke…
Cons: Cost of living is high across the board. Scheduling was the biggest frustration. You may have to follow up multiple times to get issues corrected. Security support can be inconsistent depending on the…
Pros: Loved all of it. 16 suites with most services. Not much call, night teams mean rare call-ins. Amazingly nice staff and management, most docs great. Scrubs provided, free parking. Great outdoor town.
Cons: Housing expensive in summer. Traveler numbers dropping.
Pros: Very traveler friendly, many perm staff traveled before. 4:1 with one usually a hallway non-emergent. Pods with 3 nurses, a tech and a doc. Charge accommodating and nurses jump in. Dedicated break nur…
Cons: Scheduler was bad for travelers and staff, takes several emails to fix. Security is 50/50. Expensive town. Peds psych holds can sit a while.