Hospitals in Boston, MA
5 facilities hiring travelers, 128 openings. Advertised pay sits 2% under the Massachusetts median; a two-bedroom runs $3,080 a month at HUD fair market rent.
- Facilities hiring
- 5
- Openings
- 128
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,547
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $3,080
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 58 | $2,089 – $3,298 | $2,433 | 997 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | 28 | $2,349 – $3,458 | $2,960 | 705 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Boston Medical Center | 28 | $2,365 – $2,963 | $2,603 | 442 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Boston Children's Hospital | 12 | $1,307 – $3,017 | $2,211 | 485 | Childrens · Magnet |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | 2 | $2,574 – $2,866 | $2,720 | 826 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Massachusetts runs utilities 52% above and housing 28% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Massachusetts, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 6% above |
| Housing | 28% above |
| Utilities | 52% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Boston is $3,080 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,600.
Massachusetts taxes wage income.
Housing on CircleRN
63 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Boston's hospitals.
- Quiet Back Bay Studio Available July 1, 2026 — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.9 mi
- Private Room for Rent - 2 Miles from Longwood Medical Area — $2,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.3 mi
- Cozy 1 bedroom apt — $1,900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.3 mi
- Heat of Boston Townhouse Back Bay. Bay Village — $5,000 a month, 2 beds, about 1.4 mi
- Large sunny private room with private bath — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.5 mi
- 1 bedr on most iconic road of Beacon Hill, near Mass General — $2,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.8 mi
- Cozy one bedroom close to Boston medical,airport, downtown — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.9 mi
- Sunny Two Bedroom — $2,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.1 mi
- Sunny Boston JP 2bed condo near Orange line w/ parking — $3,900 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.3 mi
- South Boston Condo — $4,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.4 mi
- Spacious and Elegant Room in Boston - Modern Amenities and Prime Location — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.5 mi
- Beautiful 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath — $5,500 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 2.5 mi
Common questions
- Which Boston hospital hires travelers most?
- Massachusetts General Hospital, with 58 of the city's 128 openings and 997 beds. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is second at 28. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Boston?
- Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it, so a multistate license does not cover you here yet. You need a Massachusetts license.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Boston?
- Yes: 63 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Massachusetts tax travel nurse pay?
- Massachusetts taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Boston, MA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Boston, MA on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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