Travel nursing contracts in Kansas advertise a median of $2,134 a week, with the middle half between $2,007 and $2,567, across 90 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 Kansas job board.
Travel nurses in Kansas have access to 20 furnished rental listings, 5 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
249 openings across 11 cities from $1,616–$3,489/week.
10 hospitals in Kansas are hiring travel nurses, 231 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
20 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,438/month.
For the same specialties, Kansas pays about 3% below the national median, across 89 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Kansas prices are counted, that is worth about +8%.
Statewide, prices run 10% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90.1 | 10% lower |
| Housing | 71.2 | 29% lower |
| Utilities | 88.4 | 12% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 94.0 | 6% lower |
| Services | 93.8 | 6% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $910/month, the median across 114 Kansas cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Kansas runs $113–$139 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.
Kansas 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 Kansas reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 9 nursing specialties with open contracts in Kansas, OR pays the most at $2,855 per week and ICU the least at $1,932.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 20 | $2,182 |
| Med-Surg | 11 | $2,062 |
| PCU | 11 | $2,674 |
| L&D | 8 | $2,142 |
| ICU | 7 | $1,932 |
| Telemetry | 6 | $2,038 |
| Oncology | 5 | $2,674 |
| Psych | 5 | $2,038 |
| OR | 3 | $2,855 |