Travel Nursing in Fairfield, CA

12 openings from $2,388–$2,819/week in Fairfield, CA — ICU, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 6 furnished places to stay.

12 openings from $2,388–$2,819/week right now.

Housing in Fairfield

6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Fairfield

Prices in Vallejo, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% higher overall.

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

Rent in Fairfield

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Fairfield is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Fairfield is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

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.

Pay in CA

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

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Open assignments in Fairfield

• ICU RN — $2,410/week
• L&D RN — $2,819/week

What Fairfield pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• ICU — $2,401/week median ($2,388–$2,410), 6 open
• L&D — $2,730/week median ($2,726–$2,819), 6 open

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Hospitals hiring in Fairfield

1 hospital in Fairfield is hiring travel nurses, 12 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Northbay Medical Center — 12 open · median $2,410/week advertised · 204 beds

Other cities in California

• San Leandro — 162 openings
• Sacramento — 113 openings
• Modesto — 100 openings
• Oakland — 79 openings
• Los Angeles — 73 openings
• Roseville — 65 openings
• Antioch — 56 openings
• San Diego — 54 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in California
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Fairfield
• Housing across California
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Fairfield, CA?

Open assignments in Fairfield run $2,388 to $2,819 a week. L&D is highest at $2,730; ICU lowest at $2,401.

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 Fairfield expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Fairfield runs utilities 55% above, housing 42% above and groceries and goods 5% above. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Fairfield?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Fairfield is $2,065 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 6 furnished places here.

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

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Fairfield is $110 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.