Travel nursing contracts in Modesto, CA advertise a median of $2,770 a week, with the middle half between $2,586 and $2,969, across 10 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
50 openings from $2,475–$3,208/week in Modesto, CA — Emergency Room, L&D, Pre/Post Op. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 10 furnished places to stay.
50 openings from $2,475–$3,208/week right now.
10 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Modesto, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 4% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104.1 | 4% higher |
| Housing | 108.5 | 8% higher |
| Utilities | 152.3 | 52% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 105.2 | 5% higher |
| Services | 100.3 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,570 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,031 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Modesto is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Modesto is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
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.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 50 openings in Modesto
3 hospitals in Modesto are hiring travel nurses, 50 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.