Travel nurse stipends in North Dakota
Federal GSA per diem rates for FY2027 in North Dakota, the ceiling most staffing agencies use for tax-free housing and meal stipends. The table covers the areas around 47 hospitals, all at the standard rate.
FY2027 GSA rates in North Dakota
| Area | Lodging this month | Seasonal range | Meals per day | Weekly maximum | HUD 1-bed rent | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of the state (standard rate)Fargo, Bismarck, Jamestown | $113 | Same all year | $68 | $1,267 | $680 | 47 |
Weekly maximum is seven nights of lodging plus seven days of meals and incidentals at this month's rate. HUD rent is the FY2026 fair market rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom with basic utilities; furnished monthly rentals usually cost more. Sources: GSA and HUD.
How to use these rates
A weekly stipend is usually quoted as lodging plus meals and incidentals for seven days. Agencies set the actual amount, often below these ceilings, and the stipend is only tax-free if you keep a tax home you pay for. Read the tax home rules before you sign. The stipend calculator adds up a contract night by night when rates change by season.
Cities with the most hospitals in North Dakota
- Fargo4 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Bismarck2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Jamestown2 hospitals · estimate a contract
- Ashley1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Belcourt1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Bottineau1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Bowman1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Cando1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Carrington1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Cavalier1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Cooperstown1 hospital · estimate a contract
- Crosby1 hospital · estimate a contract
Questions about stipends in North Dakota
What is the travel nurse stipend in North Dakota?
Most agencies cap the tax-free stipend at the GSA per diem rate. In FY2027, the standard rate in North Dakota is $113 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, up to $1,267 a week.
Do agencies have to pay the full GSA rate?
No. Agencies set their own stipends, often at or below the GSA rate, and some move part of the pay between the hourly rate and the stipend. Payments above the federal rate are generally taxable. You also need a tax home for the stipend to be tax-free.
When do these rates change?
Every October 1, when the federal fiscal year starts. FY2027 rates apply from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Some areas also change by season within the year.