Travel nurses in Massachusetts have access to 125 furnished rental listings, 2 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
480 openings across 30 cities from $1,307–$3,922/week.
All 480 openings in Massachusetts
34 hospitals in Massachusetts are hiring travel nurses, 461 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
125 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,850/month.
For the same specialties, Massachusetts pays about 11% above the national median, across 207 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Massachusetts prices are counted, that is worth about +5%.
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 $110–$471 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
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.
Hospitals in Massachusetts reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 8 nursing specialties with open contracts in Massachusetts, L&D pays the most at $2,964 per week and Psych the least at $2,103.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 38 | $2,657 |
| ICU | 32 | $2,570 |
| ER | 29 | $2,578 |
| OR | 19 | $2,793 |
| Telemetry | 18 | $2,310 |
| Oncology | 13 | $2,733 |
| L&D | 12 | $2,964 |
| Psych | 11 | $2,103 |