10 openings from $2,479–$2,792/week in Indio, CA — L&D, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 5 furnished places to stay.
10 openings from $2,479–$2,792/week right now.
5 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 6% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106.4 | 6% higher |
| Housing | 129.3 | 29% higher |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 49% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 101.4 | 1% higher |
| Services | 101.3 | 1% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,715 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,790 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,230 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,975 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,890 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Indio is $141–$186 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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
1 hospital in Indio is hiring travel nurses, 10 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.