Travel Nursing in Newburgh, NY

3 openings at $2,385/week in Newburgh, NY — L&D, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

3 openings at $2,385/week right now.

Cost of living in Newburgh

Prices in Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall109.49% higher
Housing115.816% higher
Utilities136.837% higher
Groceries and goods110.310% higher
Services106.57% higher

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

Rent in Newburgh

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,200HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,370HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,750HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,230HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,005Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Newburgh is $129 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

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.

Open assignments in Newburgh