Hi-desert Medical Center is a 55-bed hospital in Joshua Tree, CA — Teaching.
3 openings posted here, advertised at $2,368 to $2,780 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Hi-desert Medical Center has 3 openings posted across 2 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,368 to $2,780, with a median of $2,574. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. California median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&D | 2 | $2,780 | $2,780 | 13% under | Night |
| ER | 1 | $2,368 | $2,368 | 11% under | Day |
The comparison is against the California median advertised rate for the same specialty. Hi-desert Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
L&D: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,780 a week, 13% under the California median for L&D. ER: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,368 a week, 11% under the California median for ER.
Over the last 49 days the median advertised weekly rate at Hi-desert Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,574 across 3 openings. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA runs utilities 49% above and housing 29% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6% above |
| Housing | 29% above |
| Utilities | 49% above |
| Groceries and goods | 1% above |
| Services | 1% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Joshua Tree is $1,810 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,450.
California taxes wage income.
9 traveler listings within 25 miles of Hi-desert Medical Center.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 108 | $2,525 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Lb | Long Beach | 60 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| Uci Health - Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley | 58 | $2,520 | 400 | $3,110 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 53 | $2,545 | 828 | $3,130 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 47 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.3★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 5.0 |
| Safety | 3.0 |
| Workload | 4.5 |
Pros: No negatives by my standards, would go back per diem. 14-bed ER with great small-hospital teamwork. Staff and manager make you feel like one of them. Self scheduling and the manager accommodates. Lab …
Cons: No pharmacy on site at night. Cerner.