Hospitals in Arcata, CA

1 facility hiring travelers, 5 openings. A two-bedroom in Arcata runs about $1,540 a month at HUD fair market rent, 35% under San Leandro's.

Facilities hiring
1
Openings
5
Median advertised weekly
$2,048
State income tax
Yes
2BR rent
$1,540

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Facilities

FacilityOpenAdvertised weekly rangeMedianBedsType
Mad River Community Hospital5$1,983 – $2,048$2,04849Acute Care Hospitals

Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.

What it costs to live here

Against the national average, California runs utilities 59% above, housing 54% above and groceries and goods 6% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, California, 2024.)

Categoryvs. national average
Overall11% above
Housing54% above
Utilities59% above
Groceries and goods6% above
Services3% above

HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Arcata is $1,540 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,180.

California taxes wage income.

Against San Leandro, a two-bedroom here runs 35% lower ($1,540 against $2,380).

Common questions

Which Arcata hospital hires travelers most?
Mad River Community Hospital, with 5 of the city's 5 openings and 49 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
Do I need a California license to work in Arcata?
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
How does Arcata compare with San Leandro?
Arcata's median advertised rate is $2,048 a week against $3,461 in San Leandro; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,540 in Arcata and $2,380 in San Leandro. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
Does California tax travel nurse pay?
California taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.

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