6 openings from $2,253–$2,770/week in La Jolla, CA — NICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
6 openings from $2,253–$2,770/week right now.
Prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 12% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111.9 | 12% higher |
| Housing | 179.3 | 79% higher |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 74% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 108.0 | 8% higher |
| Services | 99.6 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in La Jolla is $208–$249 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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 6 openings in La Jolla
1 hospital in La Jolla is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.