Travel Nursing in Orange, CA

6 openings from $2,119–$3,248/week in Orange, CA — Operating Room, Clinic, Peds - PACU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.

6 openings from $2,119–$3,248/week right now.

Housing in Orange

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Orange

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 Orange

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Orange is $191 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 Orange

• Operating Room RN — $3,248/week
• Clinic RN — $2,119/week
• Peds - PACU RN — $2,628/week
• Peds - Emergency Room RN — $2,644/week
• Case Manager RN — $2,790/week

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Hospitals hiring in Orange

2 hospitals in Orange are hiring travel nurses, 6 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Children's Hospital of Orange County — 4 open · median $2,644/week advertised · 334 beds
• University of California Irvine Medical Center — 2 open · median $2,455/week advertised · 397 beds

Other cities in California

• San Leandro — 162 openings
• Sacramento — 114 openings
• Modesto — 105 openings
• Oakland — 79 openings
• Los Angeles — 77 openings
• Roseville — 65 openings
• San Diego — 62 openings
• Antioch — 56 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in California
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Orange
• Housing across California
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Orange, CA?

Open assignments in Orange run $2,119 to $3,248 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 Orange expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, Orange 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 Orange?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Orange is $2,430 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.

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

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Orange is $191 a night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.