Mad River Community Hospital is a 49-bed hospital in Arcata, CA — .
5 openings posted here, advertised at $1,983 to $2,048 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Mad River Community Hospital has 5 openings posted across 3 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,983 to $2,048, with a median of $2,048. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. California median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 3 | $1,983 – $2,048 | $2,016 | 9% under | Night |
| ER | 1 | $2,048 | $2,048 | 16% under | Day |
| ICU | 1 | $2,048 | $2,048 | 22% under | Day |
The comparison is against the California median advertised rate for the same specialty. Mad River Community Hospital posts above it in 0 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
Med-Surg: 3 openings, night shifts, advertised at $1,983 to $2,048 a week, 9% under the California median for Med-Surg. ER: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,048 a week, 16% under the California median for ER. ICU: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $2,048 a week, 22% under the California median for ICU.
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 Arcata is $1,540 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,180.
California taxes wage income.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville | Roseville | 62 | $3,250 | 402 | $2,620 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | 53 | $2,516 | 376 | $2,400 |
| Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center | Pomona | 33 | $2,388 | 412 | $2,290 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-santa Clara | Santa Clara | 31 | $3,316 | 355 | $3,800 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 29 | $2,408 | 828 | $3,130 |