Travel nursing contracts in Massachusetts advertise a median of $2,656 a week, with the middle half between $2,357 and $2,802, across 191 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 Massachusetts job board.
Travel nurses in Massachusetts have access to 133 furnished rental listings, 12 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
404 openings across 27 cities from $1,307–$3,711/week.
All 404 openings in Massachusetts
31 hospitals in Massachusetts are hiring travel nurses, 391 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
133 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,850/month.
For the same specialties, Massachusetts pays about 8% above the national median, across 188 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Massachusetts prices are counted, that is worth about +2%.
Statewide, prices run 6% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105.8 | 6% higher |
| Housing | 128.1 | 28% higher |
| Utilities | 152.1 | 52% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 98.8 | 1% lower |
| Services | 102.9 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $2,550/month, the median across 127 Massachusetts cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Massachusetts runs $113–$487 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Massachusetts has enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not implemented it, so a multistate license does not cover you here yet. You need a Massachusetts license. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Massachusetts reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 12 nursing specialties with open contracts in Massachusetts, Cath Lab pays the most at $3,360 per week and Oncology the least at $2,182.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 41 | $2,631 |
| Telemetry | 28 | $2,289 |
| Med-Surg | 27 | $2,673 |
| ICU | 19 | $2,635 |
| OR | 15 | $2,764 |
| L&D | 13 | $3,043 |
| PACU | 7 | $2,546 |
| PCU | 7 | $2,796 |
| Cath Lab | 5 | $3,360 |
| Psych | 5 | $2,221 |
| Endoscopy | 4 | $2,780 |
| Oncology | 3 | $2,182 |