17 openings from $1,873–$2,171/week in Birmingham, AL — LTAC, ICU, Progressive Care Unit. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 5 furnished places to stay.
17 openings from $1,873–$2,171/week right now.
5 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Birmingham, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.6 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 71.9 | 28% lower |
| Utilities | 83.8 | 16% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.4 | 4% lower |
| Services | 96.7 | 3% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,080 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,500 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,267 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Birmingham 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.
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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 17 openings in Birmingham
2 hospitals in Birmingham are hiring travel nurses, 9 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.