1 opening at $2,449/week in Polson, MT — Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 22 furnished places to stay.
1 opening at $2,449/week right now.
22 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Montana run 5% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94.6 | 5% lower |
| Housing | 84.6 | 15% lower |
| Utilities | 72.3 | 28% 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 | $1,060 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,080 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,410 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,780 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,663 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Polson is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Polson 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.
Montana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Polson is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.