Hospitals in Allentown, PA
1 facility hiring travelers, 1 opening. A two-bedroom in Allentown runs about $1,480 a month at HUD fair market rent, 8% under Philadelphia's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 1
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,380
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,480
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | 1 | $2,380 | $2,380 | 1,216 | 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, Pennsylvania runs housing 15% below and utilities 9% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Pennsylvania, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 15% below |
| Utilities | 9% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Allentown is $1,480 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,190.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income.
Against Philadelphia, a two-bedroom here runs 8% lower ($1,480 against $1,615).
Housing on CircleRN
12 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Allentown's hospitals.
- Single room in a cozy two story cottage style home — $835 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1 mi
- DEVON HOUSE — $2,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.1 mi
- Beautiful furnished room — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.4 mi
- Historic small cottage in Allentown Pennsylvania — $1,350 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.1 mi
- Cozy 3bed 2 bath semi detached house — $2,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- Modern Country Home — $2,750 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 10.7 mi
- Second floor with spare room ( for office) , double bed with dresser and private bath — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 15.1 mi
- 1 bedroom near LVHN, St Luke’s, Jefferson and Temple — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 18.7 mi
- Country cottage — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 19.1 mi
- Stylish private oasis — $2,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 19.7 mi
- 1 bedroom- natural light- close to medical facilities and Merck — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 21.9 mi
- Newly Renovated Furnished Rooms | Perfect for Travel Healthcare Professionals | Quiet & Convenient — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 23 mi
Common questions
- Which Allentown hospital hires travelers most?
- Lehigh Valley Hospital, with 1 of the city's 1 opening and 1,216 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Allentown?
- Pennsylvania is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Allentown compare with Philadelphia?
- Allentown's median advertised rate is $2,380 a week against $2,371 in Philadelphia; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,480 in Allentown and $1,615 in Philadelphia. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Allentown?
- Yes: 12 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $835 a month. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Pennsylvania tax travel nurse pay?
- Pennsylvania 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.
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