Travel Nurse Stipend in Washington, DC
Up to $1,267 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).
Lodging
$113/night
Meals & incidentals
$68/day
Max per week
$1,267
Max per month
$5,490
Washington (District of Columbia County) has a GSA lodging rate of $113 a night and a meals rate of $68 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $1,267 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.
Typical rent in Washington is about $2,484 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($3,390/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.
Highest-paying travel jobs in Washington
Advanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Anesthetist$3,465/wk
Veterans Health Administration · Washington, DCAdvanced Practice Nurse - Certified Nurse Anesthetist$3,465/wk
Veterans Health Administration · Washington, DCTravel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse$3,412/wk
Aya Healthcare · Washington, DC · dayRegistered Nurse – Emergency Room$3,181/wk
AMN Healthcare · Washington, DCEmergency Nursing Adventures Amid D.C.'s Iconic Landmarks$3,181/wk
AMN Healthcare Nursing · Washington, DC · 13 wksRegistered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room$3,139/wk
AMN Healthcare · Washington, DCHeart of the Nation: Explore D.C. as a CVOR RN!$3,139/wk
AMN Healthcare Nursing · Washington, DC · 13 wksDeputy Chief of Quality and Patient Safety$3,109/wk
Veterans Health Administration · Washington, DCTravel Educator Registered Nurse$3,057/wk
Aya Healthcare · Washington, DC · 60 wks · dayChief Nurse - Sterile Processing$3,019/wk
Veterans Health Administration · Washington, DCSource: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.