3 openings from $1,823–$3,385/week in Raleigh, NC — CVICU, Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 20 furnished places to stay.
3 openings from $1,823–$3,385/week right now.
20 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Raleigh-Cary, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 2% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98.2 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 103.5 | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 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 | $1,580 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,640 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,820 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,260 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,717 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Raleigh is $131 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
North Carolina 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 Raleigh is hiring travel nurses, 3 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.