Hospitals in Los Angeles, CA
10 facilities hiring travelers, 77 openings. Advertised pay sits 5% above the California median; a two-bedroom runs $2,710 a month at HUD fair market rent, 14% above San Leandro's.
- Facilities hiring
- 10
- Openings
- 77
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,835
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,710
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | 18 | $2,223 – $3,338 | $2,867 | 908 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La | 16 | $2,707 – $3,447 | $3,319 | 265 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital | 13 | $2,342 – $3,009 | $2,612 | 308 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles | 8 | $3,289 – $3,335 | $3,322 | 492 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Adventist Health White Memorial | 6 | $2,263 – $2,995 | $2,370 | 426 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | 5 | $2,850 – $3,418 | $2,850 | 452 | Childrens · Magnet |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital | 4 | $2,050 – $2,614 | $2,050 | 102 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center | 3 | $2,233 – $2,626 | $2,233 | 446 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center | 3 | $2,283 – $2,576 | $2,430 | 317 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| California Hospital Medical Center La | 1 | $3,283 | $3,283 | 318 | 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, 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 Los Angeles is $2,710 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,150.
California taxes wage income.
Against San Leandro, a two-bedroom here runs 14% higher ($2,710 against $2,380).
Housing on CircleRN
202 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Los Angeles's hospitals.
- Modern Hollywood Home — $1,750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- 12th Avenue room or entire place for traveling professionals or students — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.6 mi
- Cozy home in the middle of the city with lots of trees and a lovely patios. — $3,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.1 mi
- Heart of Hollywood Studio — $2,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.2 mi
- Large 2 bedroom 2 bath. Central Hollywood CA. Great views, top floor corner unit balcony buil 1984 — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.2 mi
- Newly Renovated, Quiet 2BR near Hospitals — $3,650 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- Bright Penthouse Room – Quiet, Professional Housing near Hospitals — $1,650 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.9 mi
- Penthouse level 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo in luxury building with AC, 2 parking spaces, pool, etc. — $4,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 4.1 mi
- Charming ADU in a great location! — $2,395 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 5.2 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 5.5 mi
- Brand New ADU Oasis - Modern Comfort & Convenience in a Prime Location — $2,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.3 mi
- Quiet, Fully Furnished 1BR/2BA Home in Studio City, Ideal for Professionals — $3,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.1 mi
Common questions
- Which Los Angeles hospital hires travelers most?
- Cedars-sinai Medical Center, with 18 of the city's 77 openings and 908 beds. Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La is second at 16. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Los Angeles?
- 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 Los Angeles compare with San Leandro?
- Los Angeles's median advertised rate is $2,835 a week against $3,194 in San Leandro; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,710 in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
- Yes: 202 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 Los Angeles, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Los Angeles, 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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