Travel Nursing in Lakewood, CA
1 opening at $2,496/week in Lakewood, CA — Occupational Health. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
1 opening at $2,496/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.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|
| Overall | 113.6 | 14% higher |
| Housing | 170.4 | 70% higher |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 59% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.6 | 7% higher |
| Services | 104.4 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
Rent in Lakewood
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|
| Studio | $2,270 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,550 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,215 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,085 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $3,392 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lakewood is $191 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 Lakewood
- Occupational Health RN — $2,496/week
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Common questions
- How much do travel nurses make in Lakewood, CA?
- Open assignments in Lakewood run $2,496 to $2,496 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 $191 a night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.