2 openings from $1,951–$1,957/week in Longview, TX — Stepdown, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 2 furnished places to stay.
2 openings from $1,951–$1,957/week right now.
2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Longview, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 11% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89.5 | 11% lower |
| Housing | 66.7 | 33% lower |
| Utilities | 83.5 | 17% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.8 | 6% lower |
| Services | 96.2 | 4% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,000 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,630 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,214 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Longview is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Longview 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.
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.