Hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA
No hospital in Santa Cruz, CA has an open travel assignment on the board right now.
- Facilities hiring
- 0
- Openings
- 0
- State income tax
- Yes
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, California runs utilities 59% above, housing 54% above and groceries and goods 6% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, California, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 11% above |
| Housing | 54% above |
| Utilities | 59% above |
| Groceries and goods | 6% above |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Santa Cruz is $4,810 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $3,670.
California taxes wage income.
Housing on CircleRN
4 places listed by hosts for travelers in Santa Cruz.
- Beautiful Cottage — $3,100 a month, 1 bed, furnished
- Downtown Santa Cruz Flat — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished
- Westside Santa Cruz private room/Bath — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished
- Clean and quiet private room for rent in 2 bdrm condo by the beach — $1,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished
Common questions
- Do I need a California license to work in Santa Cruz?
- California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Santa Cruz?
- Yes: 4 places listed by hosts for travelers, from $1,600 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.
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