24 openings from $2,011–$2,857/week in Cookeville, TN — Med-Surg, Cath Lab, Rehab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
24 openings from $2,011–$2,857/week right now.
Prices in Tennessee run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.9 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 79.1 | 21% lower |
| Utilities | 72.1 | 28% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.2 | 4% lower |
| Services | 95.1 | 5% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $810 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $845 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,075 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,450 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,710 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Cookeville is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Cookeville 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.
Tennessee 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.
See all 24 openings in Cookeville
1 hospital in Cookeville is hiring travel nurses, 24 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.