1 opening at $3,046/week in Petaluma, CA — Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
1 opening at $3,046/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107.8 | 8% higher |
| Housing | 139.6 | 40% higher |
| Utilities | 154.8 | 55% 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 | $2,190 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,555 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,160 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,877 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Petaluma is $157 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Petaluma is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.