Travel nursing contracts in District of Columbia advertise a median of $2,210 a week, with the middle half between $2,079 and $2,536, across 40 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 District of Columbia job board.
Travel nurses in District of Columbia have access to 31 furnished rental listings, 7 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
65 openings from $1,686–$2,973/week.
All 65 openings in District of Columbia
5 hospitals in District of Columbia are hiring travel nurses, 65 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
31 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,250/month.
Browse District of Columbia housing
For the same specialties, District of Columbia pays about 6% below the national median, across 36 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 -15%.
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 $192–$295 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
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. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in District of Columbia reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 2 nursing specialties with open contracts in District of Columbia, ICU pays the most at $2,210 per week and PCU the least at $2,143.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ICU | 9 | $2,210 |
| PCU | 7 | $2,143 |