7 openings from $2,459–$2,851/week in Odessa, TX — Emergency Room, Operating Room, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
7 openings from $2,459–$2,851/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Odessa, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 6% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93.9 | 6% lower |
| Housing | 89.7 | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 82.9 | 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 | $1,290 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,300 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,670 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,010 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,537 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Odessa is $136 per night, plus up to $74 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.
1 hospital in Odessa is hiring travel nurses, 7 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.