24 openings from $1,949–$2,381/week in Richmond, VA — Emergency Room, Hospice, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 17 furnished places to stay.
24 openings from $1,949–$2,381/week right now.
17 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Richmond, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 2% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97.9 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 99.1 | at the national average |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 11% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 96.8 | 3% lower |
| Services | 98.6 | 1% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,480 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,640 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,080 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,736 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Richmond is $161 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.
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.
See all 24 openings in Richmond
1 hospital in Richmond 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.