Travel nursing contracts in Rancho Mirage, CA advertise a median of $2,755 a week, with the middle half between $2,601 and $2,982, across 18 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.
44 openings from $2,437–$4,322/week in Rancho Mirage, CA — L&D, PACU, NICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.
44 openings from $2,437–$4,322/week right now.
4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 6% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106.4 | 6% higher |
| Housing | 129.3 | 29% higher |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 49% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 101.4 | 1% higher |
| Services | 101.3 | 1% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,850 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,930 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,400 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $4,304 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Rancho Mirage is $141–$192 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, Rancho Mirage pays about 10% above the national median, across 17 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +3%. 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.
See all 44 openings in Rancho Mirage
1 hospital in Rancho Mirage is hiring travel nurses, 44 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.