8 openings from $1,942–$2,188/week in Durham, NC — Emergency Room, Psych, LTAC. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 16 furnished places to stay.
8 openings from $1,942–$2,188/week right now.
16 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 2% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97.6 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 98.9 | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 89.3 | 11% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.6 | 3% lower |
| Services | 98.2 | 2% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,540 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,630 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,860 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,320 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,801 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Durham is $124 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
North Carolina 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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
1 hospital in Durham is hiring travel nurses, 5 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.