2 openings from $2,382–$3,082/week in Alexandria, VA — ICU, Cath Lab. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 6 furnished places to stay.
2 openings from $2,382–$3,082/week right now.
6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108.9 | 9% higher |
| Housing | 151.1 | 51% higher |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 7% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 104.8 | 5% higher |
| Services | 102.3 | 2% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,145 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,190 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,465 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,080 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,179 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Alexandria is $192–$295 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). 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 Alexandria 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.