Travel Nursing in Long Beach, CA

16 openings from $2,252–$3,645/week in Long Beach, CA — Telemetry, Med-Surg - Tele, CVOR. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 10 furnished places to stay.

16 openings from $2,252–$3,645/week right now.

Housing in Long Beach

10 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Long Beach

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

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall113.614% higher
Housing170.470% higher
Utilities158.659% higher
Groceries and goods106.67% higher
Services104.44% higher

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

Rent in Long Beach

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,885HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,115HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,670HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,395HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,393Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Long Beach 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 Long Beach