Travel nursing contracts in Sacramento, CA advertise a median of $2,923 a week, with the middle half between $2,686 and $3,048, across 16 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.
24 openings from $1,389–$3,339/week in Sacramento, CA — PACU, Med-Surg, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 29 furnished places to stay.
24 openings from $1,389–$3,339/week right now.
29 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 7% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106.7 | 7% higher |
| Housing | 130.2 | 30% higher |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 51% 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 | $1,550 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,630 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,030 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,750 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,189 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Sacramento is $156 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, Sacramento pays about 16% above the national median, across 16 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +8%. 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 24 openings in Sacramento
5 hospitals in Sacramento are hiring travel nurses, 24 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.