Travel Nursing in Richardson, TX

5 openings from $1,731–$1,866/week in Richardson, TX — Operating Room, PACU, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

5 openings from $1,731–$1,866/week right now.

Cost of living in Richardson

Prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 3% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall103.13% higher
Housing117.918% higher
Utilities90.79% lower
Groceries and goods102.83% higher
Services99.7at the national average

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

Rent in Richardson

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,710HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,800HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,110HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,640HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,739Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Richardson 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.

Licensing

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.

Open assignments in Richardson