Travel Nursing in Berkeley, CA

6 openings from $2,764–$3,184/week in Berkeley, CA — L&D, Telemetry, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

6 openings from $2,764–$3,184/week right now.

Cost of living in Berkeley

Prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 16% higher overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Berkeley

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Berkeley is $152 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.

Licensing

California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.

Pay in CA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.

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Open assignments in Berkeley

• L&D RN — $3,184/week
• Telemetry RN — $2,764/week
• ICU RN — $2,858/week

See all 6 openings in Berkeley

Other cities in California

• Los Angeles — 142 openings
• San Diego — 117 openings
• San Francisco — 99 openings
• San Leandro — 93 openings
• Long Beach — 72 openings
• Simi Valley — 70 openings
• Orange — 64 openings
• Harbor City — 55 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in California
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Berkeley
• Housing across California
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Berkeley, CA?

Open assignments in Berkeley run $2,764 to $3,184 a week.

Do I need a California nursing license?

California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

Is Berkeley expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Berkeley runs housing 95% above, utilities 73% above, groceries and goods 8% above and services 6% above. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Berkeley?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Berkeley is $2,085 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Berkeley?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Berkeley is $152 a night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.