Travel Nursing in La Jolla, CA

5 openings from $2,672–$3,231/week in La Jolla, CA — L&D, Interventional Radiology. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 0 furnished places to stay.

5 openings from $2,672–$3,231/week right now.

Cost of living in La Jolla

Prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 12% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall111.912% higher
Housing179.379% higher
Utilities174.274% higher
Groceries and goods108.08% higher
Services99.6at 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 $199–$237 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

Licensing

California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

Pay in CA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.

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Open assignments in La Jolla