Lehigh Valley Hospital is a 1,216-bed hospital in Allentown, PA — Magnet · Teaching.
1 opening posted here, advertised at $2,938 to $2,938 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Lehigh Valley Hospital has 1 opening posted across 1 specialty. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,938 to $2,938, with a median of $2,938. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Pennsylvania median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 1 | $2,938 | $2,938 | at the median | Day |
The comparison is against the Pennsylvania median advertised rate for the same specialty. Lehigh Valley Hospital posts above it in 0 of 1 specialty with a comparison.
OR: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,938 a week, at the Pennsylvania median.
Against the national average, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ runs utilities 8% above and housing 6% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | at par |
| Housing | 6% above |
| Utilities | 8% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% above |
| Services | 2% below |
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.
12 traveler listings within 25 miles of Lehigh Valley Hospital.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | 43 | $2,526 | 761 | $1,615 |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh | 32 | $2,669 | 508 | $1,150 |
| Reading Hospital | West Reading | 10 | $2,410 | 580 | — |
| Milton S Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | 8 | $2,848 | 629 | $1,470 |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | 6 | $2,937 | 341 | $1,615 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 2.3★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.3 |
| Culture | 4.5 |
| Management | 1.8 |
| Safety | 1.5 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
Pros: People were friendly and open to travelers.
Cons: When I was there last year the ratio was unsafe, 1:6 mostly and sometimes up to 1:8 on the MS floor.
Pros: Staff are very nice to travelers.
Cons: Neuro floor at 1:7 every single night. Usually no aides, no phlebotomy, no IV team, no RT. Nurses literally do everything. Manager does not care about travelers, called me while I was sleeping, messed…