2 openings from $1,863–$2,618/week in Columbus, GA — ER, Nuclear Medicine Tech. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.
2 openings from $1,863–$2,618/week right now.
4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Columbus, GA-AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 11% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89.3 | 11% lower |
| Housing | 61.2 | 39% lower |
| Utilities | 89.7 | 10% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.3 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.6 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $835 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $885 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,040 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,380 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,178 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Columbus is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Columbus is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Georgia 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.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,748 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Columbus is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.