Travel Nursing in Mountain View, CA

11 openings from $2,796–$3,500/week in Mountain View, CA — Emergency Room, Pre/Post Op, PACU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 0 furnished places to stay.

11 openings from $2,796–$3,500/week right now.

Cost of living in Mountain View

Prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 10% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall110.410% higher
Housing211.9112% higher
Utilities156.757% higher
Groceries and goods105.25% higher
Services100.3at the national average

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

Rent in Mountain View

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$2,810HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$3,210HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$3,720HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$4,830HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$4,053Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Mountain View is $192 per night, plus up to $92 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 Mountain View