Staffing, in the hospital's own words
Oregon Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings
21 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Oregon today, 21 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.
What Oregon law requires
Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios
Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units.
“In a medical-surgical unit, a direct care registered nurse is assigned to no more than four patients.” ORS 441.765(2)(j) (source: ORS 441.765(2)(j))
Nurse staffing committee or plan
Every Oregon hospital must have a nurse staffing committee, half managers and half direct care nurses, that writes the staffing plan.
“For each hospital there shall be established a hospital nurse staffing committee.” ORS 441.762(1)(a) (source: ORS 441.762(1)(a))
From Oregon's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.
Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in Oregon
21 jobs, newest first.
- RN, Medical Oncology (Resource)1:3. “...workers, and case managers. The usual nurse to patient ratio is 1:3. There are typically 11 nurses on each 12-hour shift, including the Charge RN....”
- Charge Nurse1:2. “...standard of dialysis care. Provides dialysis care to patient at 1:2 ratio. Contributes to risk management objectives through timely completion of...”
- RN - Emergency Department 0.9 FTE Night Shift Time 1900-07301:3. “...Center is a 0.9 FTE (Full-Time) position working on a Night Shift. 1:3 Nursing ratio in the ED!! $8,000 Sign-on Bonus for eligible external candidates who...”$57.30–$82.60/hr
- RN Staff Nurse ONA - IMCU1:3. “...NSTEMI, renal transplants, stroke/TIA, and head and neck surgery. 1:3 RN to patient ratio for direct care. Charge RNs manage shift assignments, admissions,...”$54.37–$81.21/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Portland, OR1:2. “...Additional Information: Expected patient ratios are generally 1:2, with 1:1 to 1:3 ratios for medical-surgical overflow patients. Patient populations...”$2,135–$2,340/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Oregon City, OR1:4. “...role includes rotating 12-hour shifts, patient assignments with a 1:4 ratio, and collaboration with interdisciplinary support services. Job Details...”$2,135/wk
- Registered Nurse, RN |Stepdown/PCU1:3. “...Department The Medical Progressive Care Unit is a 15-bed unit with a 1:3 Nurse to Patient ratio With this focus on patient centered care, you will have more...”$49.34–$74.08/hr
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Surgical - Springfield, OR1:2. “...may be required. Additional Information: The position supports a 1:2 patient ratio and care for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Clinical...”$2,612/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Florence, OR1:4. “...required Epic experience; ability to manage an approximately 1:4 patient ratio. Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience. Schedule: Night...”$2,105/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Labor And Delivery Department - Hood River, OR1:1. “...Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) standards, including 1:1 for active labor and 1:3 for postpartum care. The position may support acute care...”$2,238/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Springfield, OR1:4. “...and geriatric patients. Maintains a patient ratio of approximately 1:4. Performs emergency nursing functions including triage, procedural sedation...”$2,367–$2,530/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Neurological - Springfield, OR1:2. “...Epic experience; previous trauma experience; experience managing a 1:2 patient ratio; proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, peripherally inserted...”$2,239/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Medford, OR1:4 to 1:6. “...36 private beds and a typical night-shift nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4–6. The role provides care for general medical patients with conditions including...”$1,902–$2,110/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Floor - Portland, OR1:4. “...in a medical oncology setting, with an expected patient ratio of 1:4. Responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, cancer-related treatments,...”$1,973/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Portland, OR1:4. “...may be required. Additional Information: Expected patient ratio is 1:4. The role requires commitment to working 3 of 5 designated holidays: Thanksgiving,...”$1,825/wk
- RN, Adult Emergency Department1:1 to 1:5. “...with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity. Required Qualifications 2...”$55.24–$92.02/hr
- RN, Cardiovascular ICU1:1 to 1:2. “...As a critical care unit, the nurse to patient ratio is either 1:1 or 1:2 based on patient acuity . Medical modalities on this unit include, but are not...”$55.24–$92.02/hr
- RN, Medical Oncology1:3. “...workers, and case managers. The usual nurse to patient ratio is 1:3. There are typically 11 nurses on each 12-hour shift, including the Charge RN....”
- RN, Neuroscience ICU1:1 to 1:2. “...As a critical care unit, the nurse to patient ratio is either 1:1 or 1:2 due to the acuity of the patient population. In addition to being the first...”$55.24–$92.02/hr
- RN, Pediatric Emergency Department1:1 to 1:5. “...with resources and referrals. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:5 based on the patients dynamic stability and acuity. Required Qualifications A...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Oncology Floor - Medford, OR1:5 to 1:6. “...beds, including semi-private rooms, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5-6 during night shift. The team works within a fast-paced environment emphasizing...”$2,110/wk
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Frequently asked questions
How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Oregon?
21 today: 21 registered nurse and LPN jobs.
How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in Oregon?
The 6 nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in Oregon listed here that state an hourly rate post a median of $71.79 an hour (the middle of each posted range). The ratio is the unit's own statement in its posting; pay is the posted range.
Does Oregon have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?
Yes: Hospital nurse staffing plans must ensure unit ratios such as 1:2 in intensive care and 1:4 in medical-surgical units. (ORS 441.765(2)(j)) Every Oregon hospital must have a nurse staffing committee, half managers and half direct care nurses, that writes the staffing plan. (ORS 441.762(1)(a)) The law's own words are on this page.
Ratio stated jobs in other states
- Texas (152)
- North Carolina (73)
- California (54)
- Virginia (43)
- Washington (43)
- South Carolina (38)
- Indiana (36)
- Missouri (33)
- Colorado (32)
- Tennessee (31)
- Alabama (30)
- Illinois (25)