7 openings from $2,661–$3,054/week in Chico, CA — Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care Unit, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
7 openings from $2,661–$3,054/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Chico, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 1% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101.2 | 1% higher |
| Housing | 91.9 | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 158.8 | 59% 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 | $1,120 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,455 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,040 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,628 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Chico is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Chico 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 Chico is hiring travel nurses, 7 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.