Travel Nursing in Murrieta, CA

1 opening at $2,704/week in Murrieta, CA — Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 9 furnished places to stay.

1 opening at $2,704/week right now.

Housing in Murrieta

9 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Murrieta

Prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 6% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall106.46% higher
Housing129.329% higher
Utilities148.649% higher
Groceries and goods101.41% higher
Services101.31% higher

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

Rent in Murrieta

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$2,370HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,470HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$3,075HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$4,105HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,683Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Murrieta is $141–$186 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 Murrieta