2 openings from $1,879–$1,953/week in Ponca City, OK — ICU, Med-Surg - Tele. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
2 openings from $1,879–$1,953/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Oklahoma run 12% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87.8 | 12% lower |
| Housing | 62.8 | 37% lower |
| Utilities | 73.9 | 26% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.8 | 6% lower |
| Services | 95.5 | 5% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $620 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $720 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $910 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $850 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Ponca City is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Ponca City 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.
Oklahoma is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Ponca City is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.