Ventura County Medical Center is a 272-bed hospital in Ventura, CA — Teaching.
11 openings posted here, advertised at $2,316 to $3,246 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Ventura County Medical Center has 11 openings posted across 4 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,316 to $3,246, with a median of $2,464. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. California median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 5 | $2,554 – $2,702 | $2,628 | 3% under | Day, Night |
| Med-Surg | 4 | $2,316 | $2,316 | 1% under | Day, Night |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $3,246 | $3,246 | 1% under | Day |
| NICU | 1 | $2,374 | $2,374 | 13% under | Night |
The comparison is against the California median advertised rate for the same specialty. Ventura County Medical Center posts above it in 0 of 4 specialties with a comparison.
ICU: 5 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,554 to $2,702 a week, 3% under the California median for ICU. Med-Surg: 4 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,316 a week, 1% under the California median for Med-Surg. Cath Lab: 1 opening, day shifts, advertised at $3,246 a week, 1% under the California median for Cath Lab.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Ventura County Medical Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,464 across 11 openings, 5% below $2,582 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
Against the national average, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA runs housing 71% above, utilities 53% above and groceries and goods 5% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11% above |
| Housing | 71% above |
| Utilities | 53% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Ventura is $2,670 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,230.
California taxes wage income.
20 traveler listings within 25 miles of Ventura County Medical Center.
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 | 49 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage | 43 | $2,718 | 376 | $2,400 |
1 travel nurse review, 3.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 |
| Culture | 3.0 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: Ventura is a great area for an assignment and there are some solid people on the team who try to make the shifts smoother. If you have worked in county hospitals before, the environment will feel fami…
Cons: The facility is outdated in many ways and the supplies and equipment can feel behind compared to other hospitals. Some of the staff are noticeably less motivated, so stronger nurses sometimes end up p…