Lac/harbor-ucla Med Center is a 374-bed hospital in Torrance, CA — Teaching.
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 Torrance is $3,015 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,390.
California taxes wage income.
4 traveler listings in Torrance, CA.
Other California hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Lb | Long Beach | 62 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 61 | $2,511 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 53 | $2,545 | 828 | $3,130 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 50 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | 43 | $2,718 | 376 | $2,400 |
3 travel nurse reviews, 1.3★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.3 |
| Culture | 1.3 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 1.7 |
Cons: Extremely toxic culture. At least 5 of us ICU travelers were let go since the start of the year, then the position gets reposted at a lower rate. Staff tell you to find someone else to waste your meds…
Pros: Good for resume building. Any scrub color.
Cons: Told what to do but never why, 'that's just what we do.' Seasoned nurses get pushback from residents and no backup. Charting audits and pressure to chart ADLs to match other patients. Coed 4-bed rooms…
Pros: None, I left after a month.
Cons: Very disorganized with horrible micromanagement, charts audited twice a shift. Travelers don't get keys to bathrooms, breakrooms, nutrition or linen so you ask staff for everything. Always last lunch …