7 openings from $1,824–$2,872/week in Houston, TX — ICU, CVICU, Cath Lab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 67 furnished places to stay.
7 openings from $1,824–$2,872/week right now.
67 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 1% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98.6 | 1% lower |
| Housing | 104.5 | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 5% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 100.6 | at the national average |
| Services | 95.6 | 4% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,250 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,490 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,990 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,653 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Houston is $133 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Texas 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.
2 hospitals in Houston are hiring travel nurses, 7 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.