Hospitals in Newport, RI
1 facility hiring travelers, 12 openings. Advertised pay sits 5% under the Rhode Island median; a two-bedroom runs $2,210 a month at HUD fair market rent, 37% above Providence's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 12
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,756
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,210
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Newport Hospital | 12 | $2,664 – $3,647 | $2,756 | 66 | 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, Rhode Island runs utilities 47% above and housing 6% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Rhode Island, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 2% above |
| Housing | 6% above |
| Utilities | 47% above |
| Groceries and goods | 3% below |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Newport is $2,210 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,680.
Rhode Island taxes wage income.
Against Providence, a two-bedroom here runs 37% higher ($2,210 against $1,610).
Housing on CircleRN
32 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Newport's hospitals.
- Fully Furnished Studio Apartment — $1,750 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- 2 Bedroom Home Middletown RI — $2,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- Studio in Jamestown Ri — $2,800 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- LARGE SUNNY FURNISHED BEDROOM FOR RENT — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- LARGE SUNNY FURNISHED BEDROOM FOR RENT. — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.4 mi
- Quiet 3 bedroom/ 1 bath home — $3,300 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 7.7 mi
- Cozy 2BR near Wakefield • Newport • Providence — $2,850 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 7.8 mi
- 3 BR on scenic water w/ dock — $2,800 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 10.9 mi
- Charming 1905 Victorian Townhome — $3,300 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 15.4 mi
- Comfy Little House with Yard & Garage/ (updated pictures coming April) — $2,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 15.8 mi
- Waterfront Townhouse — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 15.8 mi
- 2 Bedroom waterview in historic waterfront district — $2,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 16.1 mi
Common questions
- Which Newport hospital hires travelers most?
- Newport Hospital, with 12 of the city's 12 openings and 66 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Rhode Island license to work in Newport?
- Rhode Island is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
- How does Newport compare with Providence?
- Newport's median advertised rate is $2,756 a week against $3,036 in Providence; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,210 in Newport and $1,610 in Providence. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Newport?
- Yes: 32 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 Rhode Island tax travel nurse pay?
- Rhode Island 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 Newport, RI?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Newport, RI 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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