Hospitals in Gardena, CA
1 facility hiring travelers, 11 openings. Advertised pay sits 16% under the California median; a two-bedroom runs $2,300 a month at HUD fair market rent, 15% under Los Angeles's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 11
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,253
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,300
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Facilities
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, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA runs housing 70% above, utilities 59% above and groceries and goods 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 14% above |
| Housing | 70% above |
| Utilities | 59% above |
| Groceries and goods | 7% above |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Gardena is $2,300 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,820.
California taxes wage income.
Against Los Angeles, a two-bedroom here runs 15% lower ($2,300 against $2,710).
Housing on CircleRN
193 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Gardena's hospitals.
- Scrubs & Sleep a private retreat — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2 mi
- Quaint 2bd Home Located Near 105/91Frwy — $900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.7 mi
- Modern Guest House — $2,300 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 3.2 mi
- 2 BR 1 BA entire place rental near hospitals in Torrance, CA — $2,799 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- Charming Private Guest House / Clean & Comfortable — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.7 mi
- 8 BLOCKS FROM BEACH- QUIET COZY PRIVATE ROOM IN CONDO FEATURED ON HGTV — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Brand New ADU Oasis - Modern Comfort & Convenience in a Prime Location — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.5 mi
- Modern 3bd/1ba 10 min to DTLA, close to MLK Community Healthcare/Centinela/Kindred/Dignity Health — $4,200 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 6.1 mi
- Charming bedroom with French doors leading out to the patio. — $1,500 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 6.8 mi
- Furnished room with private bathroom and amenities — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.1 mi
- Fully furnished, smoke free rental in a gated property. — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.2 mi
- Short term travel place — $4,500 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 7.4 mi
Common questions
- Which Gardena hospital hires travelers most?
- Memorial Hospital of Gardena, with 11 of the city's 11 openings and 103 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Gardena?
- 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 Gardena compare with Los Angeles?
- Gardena's median advertised rate is $2,253 a week against $2,704 in Los Angeles; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,300 in Gardena and $2,710 in Los Angeles. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Gardena?
- Yes: 193 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. 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 Gardena, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Gardena, 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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