Travel Nursing in Cambridge, MA

9 openings from $2,093–$3,466/week in Cambridge, MA — Operating Room, L&D, Rehab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.

9 openings from $2,093–$3,466/week right now.

Housing in Cambridge

1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Cambridge

Prices in Massachusetts run 6% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall105.86% higher
Housing128.128% higher
Utilities152.152% higher
Groceries and goods98.81% lower
Services102.93% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Cambridge

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$3,100HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$3,270HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$3,880HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$4,670HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$3,649Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Cambridge is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Cambridge 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.

Licensing

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.

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