Travel Nursing in Roanoke, VA

Travel nursing contracts in Roanoke, VA advertise a median of $2,207 a week, with the middle half between $2,084 and $2,324, across 13 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.

47 openings from $1,944–$2,442/week in Roanoke, VA — ICU, PICU, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.

47 openings from $1,944–$2,442/week right now.

Housing in Roanoke

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Roanoke

Prices in Roanoke, VA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 6% lower overall.

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

Rent in Roanoke

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Roanoke is $125 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

How Roanoke pay compares

For the same specialties, Roanoke pays about 9% below the national median, across 13 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -3%. 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. Check your license with the compact checker.

Pay in VA

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

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Open assignments in Roanoke

• ICU RN — $2,207/week
• PICU RN — $2,442/week
• Med-Surg RN — $1,944/week
• Endoscopy RN — $2,175/week
• PACU RN — $2,111/week
• Progressive Care Unit RN — $2,324/week

What Roanoke pays by specialty

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

• Progressive Care Unit — $2,207/week median ($2,084–$2,324), 23 open
• ICU — $2,265/week median ($2,207–$2,442), 13 open
• Med-Surg — $1,944/week median, 6 open

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Other cities in Virginia

• Norfolk — 64 openings
• Charlottesville — 36 openings
• Richmond — 24 openings
• Harrisonburg — 23 openings
• Chesapeake — 20 openings
• Lynchburg — 20 openings
• Newport News — 16 openings
• Fishersville — 7 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in Virginia
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Roanoke
• Housing across Virginia
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Roanoke, VA?

Travel nursing contracts in Roanoke, VA advertise a median of $2,207 a week, with the middle half between $2,084 and $2,324, across 13 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.

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 Roanoke expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Roanoke runs housing 21% below and utilities 11% 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 Roanoke?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Roanoke is $910 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.

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

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Roanoke is $125 a night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.