Travel nursing contracts in Pomona, CA advertise a median of $2,338 a week, with the middle half between $2,187 and $2,468, across 15 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
38 openings from $2,038–$2,845/week in Pomona, CA — Med-Surg - Tele, Emergency Room, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
38 openings from $2,038–$2,845/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113.6 | 14% higher |
| Housing | 170.4 | 70% higher |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 59% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.6 | 7% higher |
| Services | 104.4 | 4% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,810 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,290 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,940 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,553 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Pomona is $199 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
For the same specialties, Pomona pays about 6% below the national median, across 15 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -17%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
1 hospital in Pomona is hiring travel nurses, 38 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.