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Travel Nurse Jobs Across the U.S.

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    Open Travel Nurse Jobs in Every Specialty

    Travel nurse jobs place registered nurses where hospitals need them most, on short-term contracts that usually run 13 weeks, with extensions and start timing that vary by facility. Advantis lists open travel RN contracts in every major specialty, including ER, ICU, Med-Surg, Labor and Delivery, and the OR, at facilities in all 50 states. Every listing carries its live weekly pay, shift, facility, and start date up front, so you can compare travel nursing jobs before you submit. Required credentials are spelled out on each assignment and vary by specialty and unit, and compact-eligible travelers can often clear credentialing faster when crossing state lines. Browse the open roles below, or jump to a specialty or state hub to focus your search.

    Travel nursing at a glance

    The whole picture, up top

    Updated today
    $2,171
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,505–$3,490 on open jobs
    2,688
    Open RN travel jobs
    Updated through the day
    66+
    RN specialties hiring now
    From current open contracts
    49
    States with open jobs
    Live openings across the country
    5%+
    RNs now travel
    Up from 1% in 2018 · HRSA
    189,100
    RN openings per year
    Projected through 2034 · BLS
    See the full national salary breakdownNew Median & percentiles, pay by specialty, state & metro, the hourly equivalent, and take-home
    Read the full travel nurse RN licensing guide
    Pay, open jobs, states with openings, and specialty counts are live Advantis inventory — marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Travel-nurse share of the RN workforce from HRSA NSSRN; projected RN openings from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    What Keeps Travel Nurse Demand Strong

    Demand for travel nurse jobs is structural, not a passing surge. Travel RNs grew from about 1% of the U.S. nursing workforce in 2018 to over 5% by 2022, according to HRSA’s national nurse survey, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects roughly 189,100 registered-nurse openings a year through 2034. Federal projections put the deepest shortfalls outside major metros, the markets travelers most often step into. For nurses, that demand pairs with mobility: the Nurse Licensure Compact now spans 43 jurisdictions, so one multistate license can carry a traveler from contract to contract without relicensing in each state.

    Where demand is highest

    Where travel nurses are needed most

    Updated today

    Each bar is the number of open travel nurse jobs in that state right now — the longer the bar, the more live contracts on the board, sorted by current openings. The shortfall and compact columns add context on why demand stays strong.

    # State Open Jobs RNs short Compact status
    1 California
    		247 84,750 Non-compact View jobs ›
    2 Texas
    		166 21,310 Compact View jobs ›
    3 North Carolina
    		147 25,710 Compact View jobs ›
    4 Georgia
    		142 25,110 Compact View jobs ›
    5 Massachusetts
    		111 — Joining View jobs ›
    6 Illinois
    		101 — Non-compact View jobs ›
    7 New York
    		91 — Non-compact View jobs ›
    8 Ohio
    		89 — Compact View jobs ›
    9 Wisconsin
    		88 — Compact View jobs ›
    10 Indiana
    		80 — Compact View jobs ›

    Outside metros the gap is steeper still — rural areas face an 11% RN shortage by 2038, versus 2% in metros.

    Open-job counts are live Advantis inventory. Projected RN shortfall (full-time-equivalent) from HRSA’s Health Workforce Simulation Model, 2023–2038. Compact status from NCSBN.
    Pay by specialty

    Top Travel Nurse Pay by Specialty

    Updated today

    What a contract pays comes down to specialty, shift, facility need, and location. The bars below show the highest weekly pay on an open travel nurse contract in each specialty right now, sorted high to low.

    highest open weekly pay
    CVOR
    $3,490
    Interventional Radiology
    $3,446
    ICU
    $3,406
    PICU
    $3,406
    Labor and Delivery
    $3,401
    Cath Lab
    $3,382
    Electrophysiology
    $3,353
    ER
    $3,304
    See the full national salary breakdown
    Highest weekly pay on an open contract in each specialty, from live Advantis inventory — marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. The single top-paying open job sets each bar. Full ranges, percentiles, hourly, and take-home live on the national salary page.

    The hospitals hiring travel nurses nationwide

    Advantis Medical fills travel nurse roles at 3,000+ partner facilities across all 50 states — from major academic medical centers and Level I trauma centers to community and rural hospitals. Together they include nationally ranked hospitals, dozens of Magnet-recognized centers, and leading teaching hospitals.

    Mission Hospital Magnet

    850 beds · Asheville, NC

    Hiring now ER Labor and Delivery NICU Oncology

    In Asheville, NC, an 850-bed Magnet-recognized hospital offering Level I trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and ECMO.

    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Magnet

    458 beds · Lebanon, NH

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER Oncology

    New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center, this 458-bed Magnet hospital in Lebanon includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center.

    Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute Level I Trauma

    840 beds · Indianapolis, IN

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER ICU Labor and Delivery

    Based in Indianapolis, IN, an 840-bed teaching hospital with Level I trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and transplant services.

    OSF - Saint Francis Medical Center Magnet

    Peoria, IL

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER ICU NICU

    An academic medical center in Peoria, IL, the area's only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, with a Level IV NICU.

    Ascension Via Christi Hospital - Wichita Level I Trauma

    421 beds · Wichita, KS

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER ICU Oncology

    A Level I trauma and comprehensive stroke center in Wichita, KS, at a 421-bed teaching hospital.

    University of Oklahoma Medical Center Level I Trauma

    500 beds · Oklahoma City, OK

    Hiring now ER ICU Operating Room PCU Stepdown

    An academic medical center in Oklahoma City, OK, with Level I trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and an NCI-designated cancer program.

    Good to know

    Travel Nurse and Travel RN Job FAQs

    How much do travel nurses earn?
    Travel pay moves with specialty, shift, experience, location, and overtime, so it shifts week to week rather than holding a fixed number. Advantis shows the live weekly rate on every travel nurse listing and the current range on the pay chart, where higher-acuity specialties like ICU, OR, and ER tend to sit toward the top. These rates reflect live marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse salary.
    How long are travel nurse contracts?
    Many travel nurse contracts run a typical 13-week term, and extensions are common when a facility wants to keep a nurse it trusts. Shorter and longer assignments show up depending on facility need, and start timing depends on the facility, your license status, and how fast credentialing clears.
    How often are new travel nurse jobs posted?
    New roles post throughout the day as partner facilities release them, and the board refreshes at least every 30 minutes. The open-job count and weekly pay on each listing update with it, so sorting by newest surfaces what just opened.
    Where is travel nurse demand strongest right now?
    It tracks where staffing runs thinnest. HRSA projects a far deeper RN shortage in rural and lower-density areas than in big metros through 2038, so those harder-to-cover markets often post more openings and stronger rates. The state and specialty filters show where Advantis contracts are concentrated now.
    Which specialties have travel nurse jobs available?
    Advantis lists travel RN contracts across the full range of specialties, including ER, ICU, Med Surg, Labor and Delivery, the OR, NICU, telemetry, and PCU, with steady allied health demand alongside them. Open any specialty page to see its current contracts, live weekly pay, and start dates.
    Do I need a compact license to take contracts in other states?
    Not always. A multistate license through the Nurse Licensure Compact lets eligible nurses work across the compact’s 43 participating jurisdictions without a separate license for each one. For states outside the compact you apply for that state’s license, and Advantis supports you through credentialing either way.
    What benefits come with Advantis Medical travel nurse jobs?
    On assignment, Advantis travel nurses get premium benefits, including day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage, weekly direct deposit, 401(k) options, travel and housing stipends, and onboarding, credentialing, and licensing support. A dedicated Clinician Advocate Team backs you throughout, and referrals earn a $1,000 bonus plus $250 for the nurse you refer.
    How do I apply for a travel nurse job through Advantis?
    Use the filters to narrow open roles by specialty, location, and shift, then open any listing to review pay, facility, and start details. Tap the “I’m Interested” button and submit the short form, and a recruiter follows up to answer questions, confirm credentials, and match you to the right assignment. You can also set up job alerts for new contracts that fit your preferences.