Travel nurses in District of Columbia have access to 30 furnished rental listings, 0 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
37 openings from $2,153–$3,251/week.
All 37 openings in District of Columbia
3 hospitals in District of Columbia are hiring travel nurses, 37 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
All District of Columbia hospitals
30 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,275/month.
Browse District of Columbia housing
Assignments in District of Columbia pay about the national median for the same specialties, across 18 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once District of Columbia prices are counted, that is worth about -10%.
Statewide, prices run 10% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109.9 | 10% higher |
| Housing | 155.0 | 55% higher |
| Utilities | 112.8 | 13% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.5 | 7% higher |
| Services | 103.0 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $2,535/month, the median across 1 District of Columbia cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across District of Columbia runs $183–$276 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
District of Columbia is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a District of Columbia license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.