Travel Nursing in Lynwood, CA

11 openings from $2,005–$2,572/week in Lynwood, CA — Med-Surg, Telemetry, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.

11 openings from $2,005–$2,572/week right now.

Cost of living in Lynwood

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 Lynwood

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lynwood 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 Lynwood

• Med-Surg RN — $2,158/week
• Telemetry RN — $2,389/week
• L&D RN — $2,224/week
• Mother Baby RN — $2,005/week

What Lynwood pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• L&D — $2,572/week median ($2,224–$2,572), 6 open

See all 11 openings in Lynwood

Hospitals hiring in Lynwood

1 hospital in Lynwood is hiring travel nurses, 11 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Saint Francis Medical Center — 11 open · median $2,224/week advertised · 354 beds · 1.5★ (1)

Other cities in California

• Los Angeles — 142 openings
• San Diego — 117 openings
• San Francisco — 103 openings
• San Leandro — 93 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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• License Compact Checker

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Lynwood, CA?

Open assignments in Lynwood run $2,005 to $2,572 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 Lynwood expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Lynwood 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 Lynwood?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Lynwood is $1,810 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).

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

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Lynwood 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.