Travel nursing contracts in Arkansas advertise a median of $2,335 a week, with the middle half between $2,258 and $2,426, across 14 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Arkansas job board.
Travel nurses in Arkansas have access to 26 furnished rental listings, 7 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
21 openings across 4 cities from $2,139–$2,595/week.
5 hospitals in Arkansas are hiring travel nurses, 21 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
26 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,550/month.
For the same specialties, Arkansas pays about 4% below the national median, across 14 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Arkansas prices are counted, that is worth about +11%.
Statewide, prices run 13% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86.9 | 13% lower |
| Housing | 58.2 | 42% lower |
| Utilities | 74.7 | 25% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.6 | 6% lower |
| Services | 95.3 | 5% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $900/month, the median across 89 Arkansas cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Arkansas runs $113–$115 per night depending on the area, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Arkansas 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.
Hospitals in Arkansas reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 2 nursing specialties with open contracts in Arkansas, NICU pays the most at $2,451 per week and ER the least at $2,328.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 4 | $2,328 |
| NICU | 3 | $2,451 |