Travel Nursing in Bessemer, AL

7 openings from $1,834–$2,023/week in Bessemer, AL — CVICU, ICU, Med-Surg - Tele. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

7 openings from $1,834–$2,023/week right now.

Cost of living in Bessemer

Prices in Birmingham, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Bessemer

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Bessemer is $135 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.

Open assignments in Bessemer

• CVICU RN — $2,023/week
• ICU RN — $1,834/week
• Med-Surg - Tele RN — $1,834/week

See all 7 openings in Bessemer

Other cities in Alabama

• Montgomery — 26 openings
• Birmingham — 17 openings
• Anniston — 4 openings
• Winfield — 1 opening

Resources

• Travel nursing in Alabama
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• Hospitals in Bessemer
• Housing across Alabama
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Bessemer, AL?

Open assignments in Bessemer run $1,834 to $2,023 a week.

Do I need a Alabama nursing license?

Alabama is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Bessemer expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Bessemer runs housing 28% below and utilities 16% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Bessemer?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Bessemer is $1,010 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Bessemer?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Bessemer is $135 a night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.