4 openings from $2,053–$2,616/week in Gardena, CA — LTC/SNF, ICU, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
4 openings from $2,053–$2,616/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
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 | $1,615 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,820 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,300 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,940 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,373 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Gardena is $191 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). 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.
1 hospital in Gardena is hiring travel nurses, 4 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.