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.

At Newsweek's latest virtual event, health care leaders shared explained how they've reduced reliance on contract nurses.

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 ...

Demand for travel nurses remains steady, though compensation has dipped from pandemic highs as some health systems reduce contract labor. Still, many registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical ...