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Full Time Nursing Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Chemeketa Community College

Nursing Instructor

Salem, OR

$77K/yr

  • Retirement

Your workload: Full time Nursing Instructors typically teach 20-22 hours per week in-person, with the remaining 13-15 hours as flexible to include office hours and department meetings. Teaching is ...

Linfield University

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Portland, OR · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

We are actively seeking candidates for a full-time teaching position . Linfield University is a ... The School of Nursing is in Northeast Portland. Approximately 400 students are enrolled in the on ...

Nehalem Valley Care Center Inc.

Registered Nurse

Wheeler, OR · On-site

$41 - $48.50/hr

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... full-time nursing team. As a Care Center RN, you will oversee resident care, lead our nursing assistants and CNAs, and serve as a vital link between our residents and their treatment plans. This is ...

Salem Clinic PC

RN Advice Nurse

Salem, OR · On-site

$39.01 - $51.56/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Function as back-up supervisor in absence of full-time nursing team leader if requested. * Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested. * Assist in departmental chores and non ...

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How much do full time nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time nursing in Oregon is $96,144.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,800.00 and $109,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Nursing vs Part Time Nursing?

AspectFull Time NursingPart Time Nursing
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekLess than 30 hours per week
Schedule FlexibilityLess flexible, fixed scheduleMore flexible, adjustable hours
BenefitsUsually includes health insurance, paid time offLimited or no benefits
Job SecurityHigher job stabilityLess job security

Full Time Nursing involves working standard hours with comprehensive benefits and greater job stability, making it ideal for those seeking consistent employment. Part Time Nursing offers more schedule flexibility but typically comes with fewer benefits and less job security. The choice depends on your work-life balance preferences and financial needs.

What are some common challenges faced by full-time nurses, and how can they be managed effectively?

Full-time nurses often encounter challenges such as managing high patient loads, adapting to fast-paced environments, and dealing with emotionally demanding situations. Effective time management, strong teamwork, and regular self-care are essential for coping with these demands. Many healthcare facilities offer support systems like mentorship programs and access to mental health resources to help nurses maintain their well-being and job satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full-time nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a full-time nurse, you need a solid foundation in clinical nursing skills, patient care, and a valid nursing license such as RN or LPN, typically earned through accredited nursing programs. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medication administration tools, and other hospital technologies is essential. Outstanding communication, empathy, and adaptability help nurses connect with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. These skills ensure safe, high-quality patient care and smooth operations in fast-paced healthcare environments.

What is full time nursing?

Full time nursing jobs are positions in healthcare where nurses work a standard number of hours per week, typically ranging from 36 to 40 hours. These roles may involve working in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or other healthcare settings, and can include a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays. Full time nurses are responsible for providing patient care, administering medications, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and maintaining patient records. They often receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Full time nursing positions offer job stability and opportunities for career advancement.

What are the most commonly searched types of Nursing jobs in Oregon?

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What cities in Oregon are hiring for Full Time Nursing jobs?

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Infographic showing various Full Time Nursing job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 19% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,144 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

Full-time Nursing Faculty (Accelerated Baccalaureate)

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Department: School of Nursing
Supervisor: Dean of the College of Health Professions
Status: Full-time, 12 month faculty (Open Rank)
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Bushnell University Overview:
Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. In joining the staff here, you will be part of an academic community that seeks to cultivate your faith while you make a difference in the lives of our students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene's vibrant university district, which also includes the University of Oregon. Eugene is a college town small enough to know your neighbors and large enough to offer fantastic arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities. It is also an ideal place to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest, being just one hour from the Oregon Coast, one hour from the Cascade Mountains, and less than two hours from Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.
Job Summary:
Bushnell University's School of Nursing, located in Eugene, OR invites applications for full-time faculty to teach primarily in the University's Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (ABSN) pre-licensure program. This on-campus position has a negotiable start date.
This position will include:
  • Working collaboratively within the Accelerated Baccalaureate pre-licensure nursing program.
  • Development, implementation, and evaluation of the accelerated BSN curriculum.
  • Full-time teaching, primarily in the Accelerated BSN pre-licensure program, and online courses in the RN to BSN as assigned.
  • Working collaboratively with the Dean of Nursing, Director of Nursing and other nursing faculty to deliver high quality education to nursing students.
  • Working collaboratively with University faculty, staff, and other departments across the campus.
  • Participate in promotion of the Accelerated BSN and other nursing programs in the community, among the Bushnell student population and prospective students at on-campus and off-campus sponsored events.
  • Support the missions of Bushnell University and School of Nursing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:
Specific to this Position: Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Commits to creating a safe learning culture for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
  • Provides instruction for clinical, skills lab, simulation, and/or didactic nursing theory courses as assigned.
  • Supervises student clinical experiences in long-term care, acute care, specialty care areas, community health and/or other settings as assigned.
  • Engages with students to provide a meaningful presence in their clinical learning and in their achievement of course outcomes in conjunction with facility primary nurses.
  • Delivers current course content, in collaboration with the other faculty, that is informative, well organized and supports student learning and success in development of critical thinking and clinical judgment.
  • Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.
  • Maintains current credentials, licensures and immunizations as required by the program and clinical agencies.
  • Creates and maintains a positive learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of students, clients and colleagues, and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy, representative of professional nursing practice standards.
  • Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Models professional nursing practices and behaviors for students.
  • Complies with all Oregon State Board of Nursing and Oregon Health Authority policies and administrative regulations.
  • The position may require the ability to complete 12.5-hour nursing shifts in a supervisory capacity with clinical competence.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
  • All faculty assigned to a clinical position must undergo a urine drug screen
  • Support the missions of Bushnell University and School of Nursing
  • Works collaboratively with the Dean of College of Health Professions and Director of Nursing to schedule up to 16 hours/month of work release time to pursue advanced education and/or clinical practice opportunities that support current role and professional development.
  • Other duties as assigned.

General for all Faculty:
  • Maintain a full-time teaching load (or equivalent) as described in the Faculty Handbook and as assigned by your supervisor
  • As a 'teacher-scholar' actively engage with students in collaborative research and learning activities.
  • Provide a solid role model of wisdom, faith, and service.
  • Maintain and post regular office hours as specified in the Faculty Handbook.
  • Attend all regular and special faculty meetings, development sessions, employee chapel, commencement activities and nursing ceremonies and other items outlined in the faculty handbook.
  • Serve on faculty committees, as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty within Faculty Handbook guidelines.
  • Submit updated course syllabi each semester to the Director/Dean of Nursing for each course taught.
  • Completed embedded course assessment and/or program assessment activities and attend department meetings associated with this activity.
  • Facilitate the evaluation of each of your classes each semester and contribute to the evaluation of the curriculum and instruction, ensuring the delivery of quality academic programs.
  • Contribute to the development of library resources in area of teaching expertise.
  • Provide mentorship for students in the program.
  • Follow the current Faculty Handbook and the School of Nursing's Faculty Manual as it pertains to faculty roles and responsibilities.
  • Interact with the Registrar's office in transcript evaluation and recording of student progress, as required.
  • Actively participate in marketing of the programs as well as forming partnerships with colleagues and students where appropriate.
  • Contribute to the integration of faith and learning by addressing this issue in class and in curriculum standards.
  • Fulfill any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience and Qualification Requirements:
  • Earned nursing graduate degree (terminal degree preferred).
  • Minimum of three years nursing clinical practice experience.
  • Experience as a nurse educator and/or possess experience teaching accelerated baccalaureate nursing students is preferred.
  • Eligible for and maintain or possess an active, unencumbered Oregon RN license.
  • For other state boards of nursing where a nursing license is held, this license must also remain unencumbered.
  • Must be actively engaged in a Christian congregation and able to identify with and support the Bushnell Theological Context for Community statement.
  • Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly.
  • Ability to utilize Windows based software including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MS Office suite of products). Experience utilizing e-mail for the purposes of organizational communications.
  • Preferred experience with learning management system(s) (e.g. Canvas).

Working Conditions/Special Requirements:
  • Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
  • The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity a wide variety of people.
  • The position requires working in a non-smoking, drug free environment.
  • The employee must adhere to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
  • All employees of Bushnell are "mandatory reporters" under Oregon law. See http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/abuse/pages/mandatory_report.aspx for specific information.
  • The employee must have knowledge of strong office management techniques; operations, procedures, specific rules and precedents of the office; research methods and report writing techniques; record-keeping techniques; operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software; principles of training and providing work direction.
  • The position requires a strong ability to communicate effectively and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly are essential to this position. Must possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • The employee must have high personal motivation, with great attention to detail and accuracy.
  • This person must project a positive, vibrant and professional attitude in assisting people.
  • This person must have high ethics of honesty and confidentiality, with a genuine and gracious presence pertaining to the students, faculty, staff and business of the department and the University.
  • This position may require lifting up to 25 lbs, as well as bending, stooping, kneeling and walking on clinical rounds for entire length of the shift.
  • This position description is subject to change at any time.

Application Instructions
Bushnell employees are expected to abide by Bushnell's Theological Context for Community statement. Please read this document before continuing.
To be considered for this position, please click "Apply" below. You will be asked to submit all of the following:
  • Bushnell Employment Application
  • Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal Statement of Faith that clearly addresses all three of the sections below:
    • Section 1: how a maturing Christian faith finds expression in the candidate's personal life, family life, community life, and current church membership;
    • Section 2: how the candidate integrates faith into his or her work life; and
    • Section 3: the candidate's understanding of and ability to support Bushnell's Theological Context for Community statement.
  • Contact Information for three references, one of which must be the applicant's pastor or another appropriate church leader who is able to address the applicant's faith background.
  • For faculty positions only: Official Transcripts. (Unofficial transcripts can be submitted with the application packet, but official transcripts will be required in the event an applicant is invited to interview with Bushnell.)

*Please include all requested materials. Incomplete application packets may result in disqualification.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Mark Cameron at 541-684-7215 or mcameron@bushnell.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act, Bushnell University provides our Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report. You may request a paper copy from the Office of Student Life by calling 541-684-7345. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the university.

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