5 openings from $2,918–$3,830/week in Brawley, CA — L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 0 furnished places to stay.
5 openings from $2,918–$3,830/week right now.
Prices in El Centro, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 5% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95.2 | 5% lower |
| Housing | 66.3 | 34% lower |
| Utilities | 157.2 | 57% 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.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Brawley is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Brawley is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
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.
1 hospital in Brawley is hiring travel nurses, 5 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.