2 openings from $2,325–$2,600/week in Abingdon, VA — Progressive Care Unit, Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
2 openings from $2,325–$2,600/week right now.
Prices in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86.4 | 14% lower |
| Housing | 56.5 | 44% lower |
| Utilities | 75.9 | 24% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.2 | 4% lower |
| Services | 95.8 | 4% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Abingdon is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Abingdon 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.
Virginia 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.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,587 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Abingdon is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.