Valley Children's Hospital is a 358-bed children's hospital in Madera, CA — Teaching · Children's hospital.
Against the national average, Fresno, CA runs utilities 61% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Fresno, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2% above |
| Housing | 4% below |
| Utilities | 61% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Madera is $1,470 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,180.
California taxes wage income.
4 traveler listings in Madera, 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 | 61 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 60 | $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 | 48 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | 43 | $2,718 | 376 | $2,400 |
1 travel nurse review, 4.3★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4.3 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 4.0 |
Pros: Amazing first contract. 4:1. Everyone super friendly, resource nurse every shift, vascular access team, units laid out so you barely walk. Pharmacy delivers on time. Floats to surgery/cardiac, respira…
Cons: Heavy Baxter/Sigma pumps. Trialing LPNs with 4 patients under RN oversight. Not extending travelers until winter. Respiratory floor expects vents and trachs after a class.