UPMC Altoona is a 315-bed hospital in Altoona, PA — Teaching.
Against the national average, Altoona, PA runs housing 45% below and utilities 8% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Altoona, PA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10% below |
| Housing | 45% below |
| Utilities | 8% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% above |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Altoona is $1,060 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $880.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income.
2 traveler listings in Altoona, PA.
Other Pennsylvania hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| 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 | 7 | $2,818 | 629 | $1,470 |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | Philadelphia | 6 | $2,937 | 341 | $1,615 |
1 travel nurse review, 1.8★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.8 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
Pros: They're great with your schedule and security presence is decent.
Cons: About 85% travel, internal and external. Poor ratios and they don't care how many sick or ICU patients you have, they keep dumping on you with no help. One traveler had 8 patients down 4 different hal…