Travel nursing contracts in Michigan advertise a median of $2,261 a week, with the middle half between $2,138 and $2,435, across 48 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 Michigan job board.
Travel nurses in Michigan have access to 105 furnished rental listings, 14 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
82 openings across 18 cities from $1,655–$3,536/week.
17 hospitals in Michigan are hiring travel nurses, 69 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
105 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,525/month.
For the same specialties, Michigan pays about 4% below the national median, across 49 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Michigan prices are counted, that is worth about 0%.
Statewide, prices run 4% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96.2 | 4% lower |
| Housing | 82.3 | 18% lower |
| Utilities | 100.2 | at the national average |
| Groceries and goods | 96.0 | 4% lower |
| Services | 100.9 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,190/month, the median across 169 Michigan cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Michigan runs $113–$235 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Michigan is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Michigan license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Michigan reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 5 nursing specialties with open contracts in Michigan, OR pays the most at $2,583 per week and Med-Surg the least at $2,080.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 11 | $2,208 |
| Med-Surg | 10 | $2,080 |
| OR | 10 | $2,583 |
| PCU | 6 | $2,309 |
| ICU | 4 | $2,312 |