9 openings from $2,305–$2,587/week in Schenectady, NY — CVICU, Med-Surg - Tele, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 2 furnished places to stay.
9 openings from $2,305–$2,587/week right now.
2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99.6 | at the national average |
| Housing | 102.6 | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 134.0 | 34% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 99.7 | at the national average |
| Services | 97.8 | 2% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,230 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,490 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,800 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,458 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Schenectady is $126–$214 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
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.
See all 9 openings in Schenectady
1 hospital in Schenectady is hiring travel nurses, 9 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.