Travel Nursing in District of Columbia

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.

Open assignments in District of Columbia

37 openings from $2,153–$3,251/week.

Cities hiring in District of Columbia

All 37 openings in District of Columbia

Hospitals hiring 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

Housing in District of Columbia

30 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,275/month.

Browse District of Columbia housing

How District of Columbia pay compares

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%.

Cost of living in District of Columbia

Statewide, prices run 10% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall109.910% higher
Housing155.055% higher
Utilities112.813% higher
Groceries and goods106.57% higher
Services103.03% 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.

Licensing

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.

Cities in District of Columbia

Resources

Common questions

What is the average travel nurse pay in District of Columbia?
Pay data for District of Columbia is still being collected. Submit your pay report to help other nurses.
How much does travel nurse housing cost in District of Columbia?
The median rent for travel nurse housing in District of Columbia is $2,275 per month, based on 30 active listings on CircleRN.
Which cities in District of Columbia are best for travel nurses?
Popular travel nurse destinations in District of Columbia include Washington. Each city hub on CircleRN has housing, hospital reviews, and pay data.
How many hospitals in District of Columbia hire travel nurses?
Most hospitals in District of Columbia hire travel nurses. CircleRN is collecting reviews — be the first to share your experience.