Travel Nursing in Centralia, WA

2 openings from $2,477–$2,603/week in Centralia, WA — MRI Tech. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

2 openings from $2,477–$2,603/week right now.

Cost of living in Centralia

Prices in Washington run 7% higher overall.

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

Rent in Centralia

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Centralia is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Centralia is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

Washington 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 WA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,366 based on 5 reports.

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Open assignments in Centralia

• Radiology / Cardiology - MRI Tech — $2,603/week

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Hospitals hiring in Centralia

1 hospital in Centralia is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Providence Centralia Hospital — 2 open · median $2,540/week advertised · 113 beds

Other cities in Washington

• Seattle — 62 openings
• Spokane — 44 openings
• Edmonds — 13 openings
• Everett — 13 openings
• Olympia — 12 openings
• Issaquah — 8 openings
• Richland — 6 openings
• Walla Walla — 3 openings

Resources

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

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Centralia, WA?

Open assignments in Centralia run $2,477 to $2,603 a week.

Do I need a Washington nursing license?

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

Is Centralia expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Washington runs housing 26% above and utilities 7% 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 Centralia?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Centralia is $1,400 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

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

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Centralia is $113 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.