Travel Nursing in Syracuse, NY

5 openings from $2,294–$2,728/week in Syracuse, NY — Pre/Post Op, PACU, Nurse Manager. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 9 furnished places to stay.

5 openings from $2,294–$2,728/week right now.

Housing in Syracuse

9 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Syracuse

Prices in Syracuse, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 4% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall95.74% lower
Housing80.719% lower
Utilities133.433% higher
Groceries and goods99.7at the national average
Services97.82% lower

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

Rent in Syracuse

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$980HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,100HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,350HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,650HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,626Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Syracuse is $122 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

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.

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