33 openings from $1,873–$2,569/week in Melbourne, FL — Progressive Care Unit, CVOR, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 10 furnished places to stay.
33 openings from $1,873–$2,569/week right now.
10 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100.0 | at the national average |
| Housing | 111.7 | 12% higher |
| Utilities | 88.1 | 12% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.2 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.9 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,710 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,990 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,710 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,834 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Melbourne is $166–$212 per night, 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.
Florida 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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 33 openings in Melbourne
2 hospitals in Melbourne are hiring travel nurses, 33 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.