24 openings from $2,206–$3,260/week in Bakersfield, CA — L&D, Telemetry, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 13 furnished places to stay.
24 openings from $2,206–$3,260/week right now.
13 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Bakersfield-Delano, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100.9 | at the national average |
| Housing | 90.3 | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 158.3 | 58% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 105.2 | 5% higher |
| Services | 100.3 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,060 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,380 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,930 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,908 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Bakersfield is $132 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
For the same specialties, Bakersfield pays about 8% above the national median, across 15 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 24 openings in Bakersfield
2 hospitals in Bakersfield are hiring travel nurses, 19 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.