Travel nursing contracts in Vermont advertise a median of $2,533 a week, with the middle half between $2,324 and $2,983, across 38 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. Every open contract is on the Vermont job board.
Travel nurses in Vermont have access to 25 furnished rental listings, 3 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
61 openings across 12 cities from $2,100–$3,283/week.
10 hospitals in Vermont are hiring travel nurses, 57 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
25 furnished rentals with a median rent of $1,600/month.
For the same specialties, Vermont pays about 5% above the national median, across 38 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Vermont prices are counted, that is worth about +7%.
Statewide, prices run 2% lower overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98.0 | 2% lower |
| Housing | 86.5 | 13% lower |
| Utilities | 125.8 | 26% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 97.3 | 3% lower |
| Services | 101.6 | 2% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,345/month, the median across 19 Vermont cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement across Vermont runs $113–$227 per night depending on the area, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Vermont 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.
Hospitals in Vermont reviewed by travel nurses
Of the 4 nursing specialties with open contracts in Vermont, ICU pays the most at $3,014 per week and Med-Surg the least at $2,255.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 10 | $2,255 |
| ER | 7 | $2,458 |
| ICU | 5 | $3,014 |
| PCU | 4 | $2,726 |