Travel nursing took off during the COVID-19 pandemic and it has continued to grow. In 2020, Staffing Industry Analysts reported that travel nurse staffing demand jumped 35%. What used to make up just ...

Anthony Swain, 32, earned over $100,000 as a travel nurse in 2023. He said travel nursing has given him more control over his schedule and helped him avoid burnout. Some hospitals are turning to ...

Based on real jobs posted on our platform, the average weekly salary of all travel RNs combined was $2,122 on March 5, 2025. During the same period, staff RNs earned an average of $43.36 per hour.

National Health Ratings looks at where travel nurses are earning the most — and the least — using data from the Stellar Nurse Ultimate Travel Nurse Salary Guide. This story will break down how pay ...