4 openings from $2,351–$3,029/week in Johnson City, TN — Med-Surg, Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.
4 openings from $2,351–$3,029/week right now.
4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Johnson City, TN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 12% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87.9 | 12% lower |
| Housing | 63.2 | 37% lower |
| Utilities | 71.9 | 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 | $910 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $920 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,150 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,430 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,647 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Johnson City is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Johnson City is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
See all 4 openings in Johnson City
1 hospital in Johnson City is hiring travel nurses, 4 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.