Travel nursing contracts in Fountain Valley, CA advertise a median of $2,520 a week, with the middle half between $2,410 and $2,520, across 14 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
35 openings from $2,328–$2,605/week in Fountain Valley, CA — Progressive Care Unit, L&D, Telemetry. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
35 openings from $2,328–$2,605/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
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Prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113.6 | 14% higher |
| Housing | 170.4 | 70% higher |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 59% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.6 | 7% higher |
| Services | 104.4 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,520 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,630 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,110 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $3,068 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Fountain Valley is $199 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
For the same specialties, Fountain Valley pays about 5% above the national median, across 14 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -7%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 35 openings in Fountain Valley
2 hospitals in Fountain Valley are hiring travel nurses, 35 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.