Travel Nursing in Alexandria, VA

18 openings from $1,950–$2,593/week in Alexandria, VA — Endoscopy, Operating Room, Stepdown. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 6 furnished places to stay.

18 openings from $1,950–$2,593/week right now.

Housing in Alexandria

6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Alexandria

Prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall108.99% higher
Housing151.151% higher
Utilities106.77% higher
Groceries and goods104.85% higher
Services102.32% higher

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

Rent in Alexandria

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$2,145HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,190HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,465HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,080HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,179Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Alexandria is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Alexandria is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

Licensing

Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Pay in VA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,587 based on 3 reports.

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Open assignments in Alexandria