2 openings from $2,320–$2,614/week in Helena, MT — L&D, Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
2 openings from $2,320–$2,614/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Helena, MT (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 4% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95.7 | 4% lower |
| Housing | 90.1 | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 72.6 | 27% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.0 | 4% lower |
| Services | 98.7 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,225 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,415 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,790 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,360 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,835 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Helena is $132 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
Montana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
1 hospital in Helena is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.