Hospitals in Philadelphia, PA
5 facilities hiring travelers, 50 openings. Advertised pay sits level with the Pennsylvania median; a two-bedroom runs $1,615 a month at HUD fair market rent.
- Facilities hiring
- 5
- Openings
- 50
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,423
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,615
See Philadelphia openings
Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Temple University Hospital | 43 | $2,252 – $2,777 | $2,526 | 761 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | 4 | $2,319 – $2,937 | $2,628 | 341 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Hospital of University of Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,638 | $1,638 | 1,011 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 1 | $2,971 | $2,971 | 866 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital | 1 | $2,240 | $2,240 | 128 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD runs utilities 14% above and housing 13% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 3% above |
| Housing | 13% above |
| Utilities | 14% above |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Philadelphia is $1,615 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,355.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income.
Housing on CircleRN
58 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Philadelphia's hospitals.
- Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2 baths full kitchen home — $3,800 a month, 5 beds, furnished, about 1.3 mi
- Peaceful Path Properties offers clean, comfortable furnished private studios designed for a peaceful — $1,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 1.5 mi
- Peaceful Path Properties provides clean, furnished private studios with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, an — $1,299 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.5 mi
- Spacious 1 bedroom apartment — $2,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.9 mi
- Newly Remodeled 4BR Near Major Hospitals in Brewerytown - 2 Fully Furnished bedrooms — $2,800 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 1.9 mi
- Private Studio Apt in Northern Liberties Queen Bed, near all hospitals — $2,300 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 2 mi
- Cozy 2 bedroom in Philly North Liberty Easy Access 2Airport, near all hospitals — $2,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2 mi
- Private Studio Apt in Northern Liberties Queen Bed, near all hospitals — $1,500 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 2 mi
- SPACIOUS ROOM IN GERMANTOWN — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.3 mi
- Cozy, Convenient and Centrally Located — $1,750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3 mi
- Comfort and Convenience, centrally located — $1,750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3 mi
- Cozy, Convenient and Centrally Located — $1,750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3 mi
Common questions
- Which Philadelphia hospital hires travelers most?
- Temple University Hospital, with 43 of the city's 50 openings and 761 beds. Albert Einstein Medical Center is second at 4. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia?
- Pennsylvania is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Philadelphia?
- Yes: 58 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 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.
- How long are travel assignments in Philadelphia, PA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA 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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