3 openings from $2,710–$3,098/week in Delano, CA — Emergency Room, ICU, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
3 openings from $2,710–$3,098/week right now.
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.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Delano is $164 per night, plus up to $74 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
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.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Delano is hiring travel nurses, 3 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.