2 openings from $2,386–$2,401/week in Lancaster, PA — Emergency Room, Telemetry. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
2 openings from $2,386–$2,401/week right now.
Prices in Lancaster, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 2% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98.3 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 93.8 | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 107.3 | 7% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 100.7 | at the national average |
| Services | 97.7 | 2% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,100 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,390 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,820 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,428 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lancaster is $125 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster 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.