6 openings from $2,153–$2,590/week in Gardner, MA — Telemetry, Emergency Room, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
6 openings from $2,153–$2,590/week right now.
Prices in Massachusetts run 6% higher overall.
| 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.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,180 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,470 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,920 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,629 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Gardner is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Gardner 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.
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.
1 hospital in Gardner is hiring travel nurses, 6 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.