3 openings from $2,368–$2,780/week in Joshua Tree, CA — L&D, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
3 openings from $2,368–$2,780/week right now.
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 | $1,370 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,450 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,810 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,440 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,273 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Joshua Tree is $129 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.
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.
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1 hospital in Joshua Tree 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.