St Mary Medical Center is a 273-bed hospital in Long Beach, CA — Teaching.
Against the national average, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA runs housing 70% above, utilities 59% above and groceries and goods 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14% above |
| Housing | 70% above |
| Utilities | 59% above |
| Groceries and goods | 7% above |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Long Beach is $2,670 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,115.
California taxes wage income.
12 traveler listings in Long Beach, CA.
Other California hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 108 | $2,525 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Lb | Long Beach | 60 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| Uci Health - Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley | 58 | $2,520 | 400 | $3,110 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 53 | $2,545 | 828 | $3,130 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 47 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.3★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.5 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: 5B was my favorite contract to date. Helpful, traveler friendly staff. CNAs work hard. Tele tech answers phones and call lights and preps charts. Charge covers breaks if there is no resource RN. Rehab…
Cons: CNA coverage varies. 7B has higher acuity tele with trachs, vents and 3:1 situations. Another nurse says Dignity often runs primary with no CNA.