Travel nurses in Oregon typically earn between $49 and $64 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $54/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $59-74 per hour.

The GSA per diem rates for Oregon are: Lodging: $120/night, Meals: $64/day, and Incidentals: $5/day. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive.

Oregon has a state income tax rate of 9.9%, making it less tax-friendly for travel nurses. However, you'll still pay federal taxes on your taxable wages.

The cost of living index in Oregon is 130.8, which is above the national average. Housing costs are high, and utilities are moderate.

Oregon is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $300 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.