Travel nursing contracts in Delaware advertise a median of $2,546 a week, with the middle half between $2,427 and $2,765, across 38 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 Delaware job board.
Travel nurses in Delaware have access to 36 furnished rental listings, 2 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
52 openings across 5 cities from $2,050–$4,007/week.
4 hospitals in Delaware are hiring travel nurses, 51 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
36 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,875/month.
For the same specialties, Delaware pays about 4% above the national median, across 38 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty.
Statewide, prices run at the national average overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99.8 | at the national average |
| Housing | 102.0 | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 103.8 | 4% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 96.2 | 4% lower |
| Services | 101.2 | 1% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,745/month, the median across 11 Delaware cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Delaware runs $113–$216 per night depending on the area, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Delaware 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 Delaware reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 3 nursing specialties with open contracts in Delaware, ICU pays the most at $2,552 per week and Telemetry the least at $2,430.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 18 | $2,512 |
| ICU | 8 | $2,552 |
| Telemetry | 6 | $2,430 |