Travel Nursing in Johnson City, TN

8 openings from $2,274–$3,063/week in Johnson City, TN — Med-Surg - Tele, Progressive Care Unit, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.

8 openings from $2,274–$3,063/week right now.

Housing in Johnson City

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Johnson City

Prices in Johnson City, TN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 12% lower overall.

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

Rent in Johnson City

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Johnson City is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). 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. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

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.

Open assignments in Johnson City

• Med-Surg - Tele RN — $3,029/week
• Progressive Care Unit RN — $3,063/week
• Med-Surg RN — $2,274/week
• Operating Room RN — $2,351/week

What Johnson City pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• Progressive Care Unit — $2,903/week median ($2,325–$3,063), 5 open

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Hospitals hiring in Johnson City

1 hospital in Johnson City is hiring travel nurses, 8 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Johnson City Medical Center — 8 open · median $2,627/week advertised · 569 beds · 1.5★ (1)

Other cities in Tennessee

• Maryville — 25 openings
• Cookeville — 24 openings
• Clarksville — 23 openings
• Knoxville — 19 openings
• Franklin — 14 openings
• Memphis — 12 openings
• Germantown — 10 openings
• Bristol — 9 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Tennessee
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• Hospitals in Johnson City
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• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
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• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Johnson City, TN?

Open assignments in Johnson City run $2,274 to $3,063 a week.

Do I need a Tennessee nursing license?

Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Is Johnson City expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Johnson City runs housing 37% below and utilities 28% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Johnson City?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Johnson City is $920 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Johnson City?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Johnson City is $113 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.