Travel nursing contracts in New York advertise a median of $2,516 a week, with the middle half between $2,384 and $2,841, across 162 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the New York job board.
Travel nurses in New York have access to 247 furnished rental listings, 26 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
323 openings across 27 cities from $2,025–$3,683/week.
29 hospitals in New York are hiring travel nurses, 305 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
247 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,900/month.
For the same specialties, New York pays about 4% above the national median, across 159 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once New York prices are counted, that is worth about -3%.
Statewide, prices run 8% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107.9 | 8% higher |
| Housing | 122.2 | 22% higher |
| Utilities | 134.4 | 34% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 107.3 | 7% higher |
| Services | 104.1 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,835/month, the median across 170 New York cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across New York runs $113–$358 per night depending on the area, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a New York license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in New York reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 12 nursing specialties with open contracts in New York, PCU pays the most at $2,974 per week and ICU the least at $2,347.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 45 | $2,484 |
| Med-Surg | 22 | $2,373 |
| ICU | 17 | $2,347 |
| OR | 14 | $2,653 |
| L&D | 9 | $2,934 |
| PCU | 9 | $2,974 |
| Cath Lab | 8 | $2,683 |
| NICU | 5 | $2,783 |
| PACU | 5 | $2,517 |
| Pediatrics | 4 | $2,505 |
| Oncology | 4 | $2,493 |
| Telemetry | 4 | $2,397 |