Travel Nursing in Lakewood, CA

33 openings from $2,408–$2,577/week in Lakewood, CA — Oncology, Med-Surg, Telemetry. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.

33 openings from $2,408–$2,577/week right now.

Housing in Lakewood

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Lakewood

Prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% higher overall.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Lakewood

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lakewood is $199 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.

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. Check your license with the compact checker.

Pay in CA

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

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Open assignments in Lakewood

• Oncology RN — $2,408/week
• Med-Surg RN — $2,408/week
• Telemetry RN — $2,408/week
• Emergency Room RN — $2,577/week

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Other cities in California

• Los Angeles — 147 openings
• San Diego — 117 openings
• San Francisco — 103 openings
• San Leandro — 90 openings
• Long Beach — 72 openings
• Simi Valley — 70 openings
• Orange — 64 openings
• Harbor City — 55 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in California
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• Hospitals in Lakewood
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• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
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• Pay Calculator
• Stipend Calculator
• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Lakewood, CA?

Open assignments in Lakewood run $2,408 to $2,577 a week.

Do I need a California nursing license?

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

Is Lakewood expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Lakewood runs housing 70% above, utilities 59% above and groceries and goods 7% above. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Lakewood?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Lakewood is $2,550 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Lakewood?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Lakewood is $199 a night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.