Travel Nursing Jobs 2026
$2,000–$4,500/week across all RN specialties. 120 active openings — ER, ICU, OR, L&D, Telemetry, Cath Lab, Corrections, and more. Compact license covers 40+ states.
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ER / Emergency Room
43 open positions
Avg: $2,284/wk · Crisis: $4,000+
Critical ShortageICU / Critical Care
20 open positions
Avg: $2,305/wk · Crisis: $4,500+
Critical ShortageOR / Surgical Services
30 open positions
Avg: $2,449/wk · Crisis: $4,000+
High DemandLabor & Delivery
21 open positions
Avg: $2,442/wk · Crisis: $3,800+
High DemandCorrectional Nursing
9 open positions
Avg: $2,325/wk · Crisis: $4,800+
High DemandPsychiatric / Behavioral
Avg: $2,000–$3,500/wk · Crisis: $3,500+
GrowingTravel Nurse Pay by Specialty — 2026
| Specialty | Weekly Pay Range | Crisis Pay | Open Positions | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab / Interventional | $2,500–$3,500/wk | $4,000–$6,000/wk | 15 | 🔴 Critical |
| Case Manager RN | $2,400–$3,200/wk | $3,500–$5,000/wk | 16 | 🔴 Critical |
| ICU / Critical Care | $2,200–$3,500/wk | $4,500–$7,500/wk | 20 | 🔴 Critical |
| OR / Surgical / PACU | $2,200–$3,200/wk | $4,000–$6,500/wk | 39 | 🔴 Critical |
| Labor & Delivery (L&D) | $2,200–$3,200/wk | $3,500–$5,500/wk | 21 | 🟠 High |
| ER / Emergency Room | $2,000–$3,200/wk | $4,000–$7,000/wk | 43 | 🔴 Critical |
| NICU | $2,200–$3,200/wk | $3,500–$5,500/wk | Growing | 🟠 High |
| Corrections RN | $2,200–$4,800/wk | $4,000–$6,000/wk | 9+ | 🟠 High |
| Oncology / Infusion | $2,100–$3,000/wk | $3,200–$5,000/wk | 5+ | 🟡 Moderate |
| Telemetry / Step-Down | $2,000–$2,800/wk | $3,000–$4,500/wk | 44 | 🟡 Moderate |
| Med-Surg | $1,900–$2,600/wk | $2,800–$4,500/wk | 38 | 🟡 Moderate |
| LTC / Long-Term Care | $1,400–$2,000/wk | $2,200–$3,200/wk | 33 | 🟡 Moderate |
Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) — Your Biggest Travel Advantage
The NLC lets you practice in 40+ compact states with one home state license — no separate applications, no waiting weeks. Start your first assignment faster, accept last-minute crisis placements, and maximize your earnings window.
Non-compact states: California, New York, Massachusetts — require full endorsement (6–10 wks, $200–$400). Apply for these during your first assignment so they're ready for your second.
120 Open Travel Nursing Positions
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$3,640.85/wkMarinHealth Medical Center · Greenbrae, CA
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$3,625.27/wkRenown Health · Reno, NV
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$3,615/wkKuakini Medical Center · Honolulu, HI
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$3,460/wkProwers Medical Center · Lamar, CO
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$3,366/wkPelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) · Crescent City, CA
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$3,366/wkProwers Medical Center · Lamar, CO
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$3,366/wkPelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) · Crescent City, CA
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$3,236/wkUniversity of Vermont Medical Center · Burlington, VT
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$3,228/wkProvidence Alaska Medical Center · Anchorage, AK
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$3,208/wkHeart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center · Salida, CO
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$3,207/wkCentral Vermont Medical Center · Montpelier, VT
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$3,186/wkBoone Hospital Center · Columbia, MO
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$3,186/wkEnloe Medical Center · Chico, CA
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$3,185/wkAthol Memorial Hospital · Athol, MA
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$3,167/wkCentral Vermont Medical Center · Montpelier, VT
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