I live in Redmond, about 14 miles north of Bend. I have lived here most of my life. Housing is VERY spendy. It's very hard to get on at the local hospital, you almost have to know someone on the inside. From what I have heard from friends that have worked there or are currently working there, you usually get stuck working the graveyard shift. I don't know much as for the wages of RN's but they start their CNA's out around $11.80-12.50 an hour. Not enough considering the cost of housing.