Hospitals in Chico, CA
1 facility hiring travelers, 9 openings. Advertised pay sits 11% above the California median; a two-bedroom runs $1,455 a month at HUD fair market rent, 39% under San Leandro's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 9
- Median advertised weekly
- $3,013
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,455
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Enloe Health | 9 | $2,661 – $3,062 | $3,013 | 258 | Acute 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, Chico, CA runs utilities 59% above, housing 8% below and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Chico, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 1% above |
| Housing | 8% below |
| Utilities | 59% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Chico is $1,455 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,120.
California taxes wage income.
Against San Leandro, a two-bedroom here runs 39% lower ($1,455 against $2,380).
Housing on CircleRN
6 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Chico's hospitals.
- Historic home blocks from hospital — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.5 mi
- Master suite with private entrance and private patio — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2 mi
- Private Bedroom — $775 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.4 mi
- Comfy cottage all to yourself — $2,300 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 22 mi
- Charming 2 Bedroom with Breathtaking View — $1,975 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 24.9 mi
- Clean and Cozy 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Guesthouse — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 24.9 mi
Common questions
- Which Chico hospital hires travelers most?
- Enloe Health, with 9 of the city's 9 openings and 258 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Chico?
- 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 Chico compare with San Leandro?
- Chico's median advertised rate is $3,013 a week against $3,461 in San Leandro; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,455 in Chico and $2,380 in San Leandro. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Chico?
- Yes: 6 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $775 a month. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- 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.
- How long are travel assignments in Chico, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Chico, CA on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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