Travel Nursing in Needham, MA

9 openings from $2,789–$3,125/week in Needham, MA — Med-Surg - Tele. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

9 openings from $2,789–$3,125/week right now.

Cost of living in Needham

Prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% higher overall.

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

Rent in Needham

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Needham is $146–$190 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). 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.

Open assignments in Needham

• Med-Surg - Tele RN — $2,789/week

What Needham pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• Med-Surg - Tele — $2,789/week median ($2,789–$3,125), 9 open

See all 9 openings in Needham

Hospitals hiring in Needham

1 hospital in Needham is hiring travel nurses, 9 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham — 9 open · median $2,789/week advertised · 58 beds

Other cities in Massachusetts

• Boston — 82 openings
• Salem — 59 openings
• Worcester — 42 openings
• Concord — 35 openings
• Brockton — 24 openings
• Burlington — 21 openings
• Fall River — 18 openings
• Weymouth — 17 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Massachusetts
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Needham
• Housing across Massachusetts
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Needham, MA?

Open assignments in Needham run $2,789 to $3,125 a week.

Do I need a Massachusetts nursing license?

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.

Is Needham expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Needham runs utilities 49% above and housing 48% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Needham?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Needham is $2,400 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Needham?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Needham is $146–$190 a night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.