Hospitals in Modesto, CA
2 facilities hiring travelers, 19 openings. Advertised pay sits 11% under the California median; a two-bedroom runs $1,570 a month at HUD fair market rent, 34% under San Leandro's.
- Facilities hiring
- 2
- Openings
- 19
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,452
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,570
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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, Modesto, CA runs utilities 52% above, housing 8% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Modesto, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 4% above |
| Housing | 8% above |
| Utilities | 52% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Modesto is $1,570 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,210.
California taxes wage income.
Against San Leandro, a two-bedroom here runs 34% lower ($1,570 against $2,380).
Housing on CircleRN
18 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Modesto's hospitals.
- Quiet Two bedroom near major hospitals — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1 mi
- Master bedroom with walking closet,balcony & shared bathroom — $1,300 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- COZY ROOM WITH SHARED BATH — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- Room for rent for travel healthcare workers — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.8 mi
- 1/2 acre, 2000 sq ft home to share with female. Private bedroom, bath, closets, deck, reading area. — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, about 2.6 mi
- Modesto Travel Nurse Housing Private & Shared Bath Options — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3 mi
- 2 private bedrooms available in a two story clean, quiet home — $1,200 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 3.2 mi
- Quiet home in residential neighborhood. — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- Lovely home in quiet neighborhood — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.3 mi
- Cozy 1 bedroom close to hospitals and shopping centers. — $900 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.8 mi
- Private Room in Paradise — $1,950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Fully Furnished units — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, about 6.4 mi
Common questions
- Which Modesto hospital hires travelers most?
- Doctors Medical Center, with 11 of the city's 19 openings and 380 beds. Memorial Medical Center is second at 8. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in Modesto?
- 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 Modesto compare with San Leandro?
- Modesto's median advertised rate is $2,452 a week against $3,194 in San Leandro; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,570 in Modesto 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 Modesto?
- Yes: 18 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 Modesto, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Modesto, 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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