3 openings from $2,055–$2,078/week in Monroe, LA — NICU, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
3 openings from $2,055–$2,078/week right now.
Prices in Monroe, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 16% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83.6 | 16% lower |
| Housing | 42.8 | 57% lower |
| Utilities | 72.2 | 28% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Services | 95.7 | 4% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $780 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,010 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,300 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,539 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Monroe is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Monroe 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.
Louisiana 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 Monroe is hiring travel nurses, 3 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.