Travel nursing contracts in Indiana advertise a median of $2,325 a week, with the middle half between $2,144 and $2,773, across 87 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 Indiana job board.
Travel nurses in Indiana have access to 94 furnished rental listings, 14 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
138 openings across 18 cities from $1,475–$3,251/week.
17 hospitals in Indiana are hiring travel nurses, 106 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
94 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,500/month.
For the same specialties, Indiana pays about 2% below the national median, across 86 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Indiana prices are counted, that is worth about +5%.
Statewide, prices run 7% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93.3 | 7% lower |
| Housing | 73.9 | 26% lower |
| Utilities | 85.5 | 14% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 95.5 | 4% lower |
| Services | 99.1 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,083/month, the median across 120 Indiana cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Indiana runs $113–$154 per night depending on the area, 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.
Indiana 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 Indiana reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 9 nursing specialties with open contracts in Indiana, Cath Lab pays the most at $2,880 per week and CVICU the least at $2,131.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 17 | $2,143 |
| OR | 16 | $2,742 |
| ER | 13 | $2,325 |
| PCU | 9 | $2,302 |
| ICU | 6 | $2,193 |
| L&D | 6 | $2,358 |
| Cath Lab | 5 | $2,880 |
| CVICU | 4 | $2,131 |
| NICU | 4 | $2,394 |