Hospitals in Merced, CA
1 facility hiring travelers, 10 openings. Advertised pay sits 5% under the California median; a two-bedroom runs $1,410 a month at HUD fair market rent, 48% under Los Angeles's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 10
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,546
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,410
See Merced openings
Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Mercy Medical Center | 10 | $2,364 – $3,288 | $2,546 | 186 | 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, Merced, CA runs utilities 58% above, housing 21% below and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Merced, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 2% below |
| Housing | 21% below |
| Utilities | 58% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Merced is $1,410 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,150.
California taxes wage income.
Against Los Angeles, a two-bedroom here runs 48% lower ($1,410 against $2,710).
Housing on CircleRN
3 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Merced's hospitals.
- Sierra Foothills between Merced and Mariposa Ca — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 21.7 mi
- Four bedroom house near local hospital — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 22.4 mi
- Cozy one bed one bath unit — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 23.3 mi
Common questions
- Which Merced hospital hires travelers most?
- Mercy Medical Center, with 10 of the city's 10 openings and 186 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Merced?
- 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 Merced compare with Los Angeles?
- Merced's median advertised rate is $2,546 a week against $2,669 in Los Angeles; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,410 in Merced 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 Merced?
- Yes: 3 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $1,200 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 Merced, CA?
- 18 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Merced, 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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