4 openings from $2,828–$3,203/week in Monterey, CA — CVICU, L&D, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
4 openings from $2,828–$3,203/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Salinas, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109.0 | 9% higher |
| Housing | 145.7 | 46% higher |
| Utilities | 154.2 | 54% 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 | $2,880 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,960 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,560 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,800 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,780 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Monterey is $196–$293 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). 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.
1 hospital in Monterey is hiring travel nurses, 4 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.