12 openings from $1,705–$2,025/week in Tampa, FL — Med-Surg, Emergency Room, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 31 furnished places to stay.
12 openings from $1,705–$2,025/week right now.
31 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100.9 | at the national average |
| Housing | 125.8 | 26% higher |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 11% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 95.5 | 5% lower |
| Services | 97.6 | 2% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,745 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,880 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,205 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,820 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,113 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Tampa is $155–$212 per night, plus up to $80 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.
1 hospital in Tampa is hiring travel nurses, 12 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.