Travel Nursing in North Dakota

Travel nurses in North Dakota have access to 6 furnished rental listings, 0 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.

Open assignments in North Dakota

69 openings across 8 cities from $1,598–$3,744/week.

Cities hiring in North Dakota

All 69 openings in North Dakota

Hospitals hiring in North Dakota

8 hospitals in North Dakota are hiring travel nurses, 47 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

All North Dakota hospitals

Housing in North Dakota

6 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,150/month.

Browse North Dakota housing

How North Dakota pay compares

For the same specialties, North Dakota pays about 10% above the national median, across 38 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once North Dakota prices are counted, that is worth about +24%.

Cost of living in North Dakota

Statewide, prices run 11% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall89.011% lower
Housing71.429% lower
Utilities73.726% lower
Groceries and goods95.74% lower
Services91.29% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

A two-bedroom runs about $950/month, the median across 58 North Dakota cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across North Dakota is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names no higher-cost destination in North Dakota, so the national standard rate applies statewide. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

Licensing

North Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Pay by specialty in North Dakota

Med-Surg is the only nursing specialty with enough open contracts in North Dakota to price, at $2,430 per week.

SpecialtyOpen contractsMedian weekly
Med-Surg18$2,430

Resources

Common questions

What is the average travel nurse pay in North Dakota?
Pay data for North Dakota is still being collected. Submit your pay report to help other nurses.
How much does travel nurse housing cost in North Dakota?
The median rent for travel nurse housing in North Dakota is $1,150 per month, based on 6 active listings on CircleRN.
Which cities in North Dakota are best for travel nurses?
North Dakota has multiple cities hiring travel nurses. Browse housing and hospital listings to find the right assignment.
How many hospitals in North Dakota hire travel nurses?
Most hospitals in North Dakota hire travel nurses. CircleRN is collecting reviews — be the first to share your experience.