Night nurses in Oregon
Licensed night nurses, Oregon.
What license a nurse needs in Oregon, what nurses here ask, and the rules that apply when you hire one. Browse for free and see every rate before you pay anything.
The short answer
A night nurse caring for your baby in Oregon needs an Oregon RN or LPN license. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Oregon at about $43 to $73 an hour. Browse them for free, unlock up to 3 for $250, and pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee to us, less one $250 credit.
Oregon licensing
What license a nurse needs here.
Oregon is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another state does not cover it. A nurse caring for your baby in Oregon needs an Oregon RN or LPN license.
Nurses here are licensed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
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Oregon rates
What nurses ask, area by area.
| Area | Hourly | Per 10-hour night |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $51 to $73 | $510 to $730 |
| Corvallis, OR | $49 to $71 | $490 to $710 |
| Bend, OR | $49 to $70 | $490 to $700 |
| Salem, OR | $49 to $70 | $490 to $700 |
| Albany, OR | $48 to $68 | $480 to $680 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $47 to $67 | $470 to $670 |
| Medford, OR | $47 to $67 | $470 to $670 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $43 to $62 | $430 to $620 |
| Small towns and rural areas (US average) | $35 to $50 | $350 to $500 |
Estimates from our rate guide: US overnight newborn care rates adjusted for each area's prices (BEA Regional Price Parities), with a premium for an RN or LPN license. Newborn care specialists usually ask about a quarter less. Your nurse's own rate is what counts.
Paid leave
Paid Leave Oregon, for new parents.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Bonding leave | Up to 12 weeks |
| Most it pays a week | $1,692.16, for benefit years from June 28, 2026 |
| Share of your pay | 100% of wages for lower earners, less above that |
| Your job | Protected after 90 days with your employer |
| Waiting period | None |
| When to take it | Within a year of the birth |
From the program's own site, checked October 2026. Leave pays you, not your nurse, but many families book night care for the weeks after it ends. Check your own benefit.
Questions families ask
How much does a night nurse cost in Oregon?
Nurses set their own rates. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Oregon at about $43 to $73 an hour, depending on the area, with Portland at the top. Through Night Nurse you pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee for a licensed nurse.
Can a nurse with a multistate license work in Oregon?
No. Oregon is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse caring for your baby in Oregon needs an Oregon RN or LPN license.
Do I owe my night nurse overtime in Oregon?
Possibly. You hire your nurse directly, so your family is the employer. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a household employee who does not live in your home, paid by the hour, is owed time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. State law adds more (Oregon domestic worker law, ORS 653.547, 2015). Domestic workers are owed time and a half after 40 hours in a workweek, or 44 if they live in your home, and at least 24 hours in a row off each week. Ask a tax or legal adviser how this applies to your plan.
Does Oregon pay parents for leave after a birth?
Yes. Paid Leave Oregon has paid benefits since 2023 and covers up to 12 weeks of leave to bond with a new baby, for parents who qualify. It does not pay for a night nurse, but it shapes how many nights most families book.
Sources
- Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Nurse Licensure Compact, current member states
- Nursys QuickConfirm, look up a nurse's license
- Paid Leave Oregon
- Oregon domestic worker law, ORS 653.547
- U.S. Department of Labor, domestic service employment under the FLSA
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metro area
Night nurses in Oregon.
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