Travel Nursing in Lynchburg, VA

18 openings from $2,037–$3,160/week in Lynchburg, VA — Progressive Care Unit, Med-Surg, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 2 furnished places to stay.

18 openings from $2,037–$3,160/week right now.

Housing in Lynchburg

2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Lynchburg

Prices in Lynchburg, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 11% lower overall.

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

Rent in Lynchburg

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lynchburg is $110–$115 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

How Lynchburg pay compares

For the same specialties, Lynchburg pays about 4% below the national median, across 11 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +8%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.

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 Lynchburg

• Progressive Care Unit RN — $2,978/week
• Med-Surg RN — $2,037/week
• ICU RN — $2,172/week
• Operating Room RN — $2,431/week

What Lynchburg pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• Progressive Care Unit — $2,978/week median ($2,201–$3,160), 8 open
• Med-Surg — $2,037/week median ($2,037–$2,064), 6 open

See all 18 openings in Lynchburg

Hospitals hiring in Lynchburg

1 hospital in Lynchburg is hiring travel nurses, 18 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Centra Health - Lynchburg General Hospital — 18 open · median $2,307/week advertised · 452 beds

Other cities in Virginia

• Charlottesville — 59 openings
• Norfolk — 47 openings
• Roanoke — 30 openings
• Richmond — 21 openings
• Alexandria — 18 openings
• Fishersville — 16 openings
• Newport News — 14 openings
• Falls Church — 9 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Virginia
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Lynchburg
• Housing across Virginia
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Lynchburg, VA?

Open assignments in Lynchburg run $2,037 to $3,160 a week. Progressive Care Unit is highest at $2,978; Med-Surg lowest at $2,037.

Do I need a Virginia nursing license?

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

Is Lynchburg expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Lynchburg runs housing 36% below and utilities 12% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Lynchburg?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Lynchburg is $1,020 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 2 furnished places here.

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Lynchburg?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Lynchburg is $110–$115 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.