1 opening at $3,325/week in Cortland, NY — Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
1 opening at $3,325/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in New York run 8% higher overall.
| 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.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,300 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,500 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,860 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,358 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Cortland is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Cortland 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.
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.
1 hospital in Cortland 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.