Travel Nursing in Riverside, CA

2 openings at $2,271/week in Riverside, CA — Wound Care. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 16 furnished places to stay.

2 openings at $2,271/week right now.

Housing in Riverside

16 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Riverside

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 Riverside

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,910HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,990HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,480HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,310HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,484Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Riverside 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.

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. Check your license with the compact checker.

Pay in CA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.

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Open assignments in Riverside