2 openings from $1,970–$2,130/week in Lafayette, CO — Operating Room, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
2 openings from $1,970–$2,130/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Boulder, CO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 5% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105.2 | 5% higher |
| Housing | 157.0 | 57% higher |
| Utilities | 82.7 | 17% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.1 | 4% lower |
| Services | 99.8 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,770 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,140 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,810 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,313 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lafayette is $125–$173 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.
Colorado 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.
1 hospital in Lafayette is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.