Cara Cardenas

Registered Nurse · Providence Health & Services

Nurse Portland, OR

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered NurseCurrent
Providence Health & Services
Portland, OR

Education

Sonoma State University
2003 – 2008

Skills

Nursing Critical Care Icu Nrp Patient Advocacy Bls Inpatient Neonatal Nursing Postpartum S.T.A.B.L.E

About Providence Health & Services

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Office Location
11995 Se Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR

Professional Overview

Cara Cardenas is a Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Providence Health & Services, based in Portland, OR. As a nurse, Cardenas contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Portland, OR. Cardenas holds academic credentials from Sonoma State University. Core competencies include Nursing, Critical Care, Icu, Nrp, Patient Advocacy. Providence Health & Services operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Portland, OR healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,760 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Cara Cardenas is one of them.
  • 5,443 Nurses are based in OR (out of 17,253 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 3,598 contacts at Providence Health & Services are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in OR: $114,000 – $172,000 (median $133,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in OR: Providence Health & Services (425), Legacy Health (318), Kaiser Permanente (265).
  • 7% of Nurses in OR hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 74% of Nurses in OR have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cara Cardenas located?

Cara Cardenas is based in Portland, OR. They are currently affiliated with Providence Health & Services.

What is Cara Cardenas's specialty?

Cara Cardenas specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Registered Nurse.

Where does Cara Cardenas currently work?

Cara Cardenas currently works at Providence Health & Services.

What is Cara Cardenas's educational background?

Cara Cardenas attended Sonoma State University.

How do I contact Cara Cardenas for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in OR?

Nurses in OR typically earn $114,000 to $172,000 annually, with a median of $133,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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