Rhode Island Hospital is a 650-bed hospital in Providence, RI — Teaching.
57 openings posted here, advertised at $2,434 to $3,857 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Rhode Island Hospital has 57 openings posted across 9 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,434 to $3,857, with a median of $3,058. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Rhode Island median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telemetry | 19 | $2,434 – $3,533 | $2,676 | 1% under | Night |
| ER | 17 | $2,666 – $3,519 | $3,093 | 16% over | Day, Night |
| OR | 9 | $2,793 – $3,093 | $3,086 | at the median | Day, Evening |
| CVICU | 4 | $2,916 – $3,857 | $3,387 | at the median | Night |
| ICU | 3 | $2,913 – $3,851 | $3,382 | 30% over | Night |
| PCU | 2 | $2,916 – $3,856 | $3,386 | — | Day |
| Oncology | 1 | $2,676 | $2,676 | — | Day |
| PICU | 1 | $3,036 | $3,036 | — | Night |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $3,230 | $3,230 | at the median | Day |
The comparison is against the Rhode Island median advertised rate for the same specialty. Rhode Island Hospital posts above it in 2 of 6 specialties with a comparison.
Telemetry: 19 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,434 to $3,533 a week, 1% under the Rhode Island median for Telemetry. ER: 17 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,666 to $3,519 a week, 16% over the Rhode Island median for ER. OR: 9 openings, day and evening shifts, advertised at $2,793 to $3,093 a week, at the Rhode Island median.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Rhode Island Hospital has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $3,058 across 57 openings, 4% below $3,195 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
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 Providence is $1,610 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,320.
Rhode Island taxes wage income.
36 traveler listings within 25 miles of Rhode Island Hospital.
Other Rhode Island hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | Warwick | 3 | $3,037 | 323 | $1,810 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 1.4★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.4 |
| Culture | 1.8 |
| Management | 1.5 |
| Safety | 1.5 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
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