15 openings from $3,329–$3,426/week in San Jose, CA — L&D, PACU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 13 furnished places to stay.
15 openings from $3,329–$3,426/week right now.
13 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 10% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.4 | 10% higher |
| Housing | 211.9 | 112% higher |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 57% 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 | $2,490 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,840 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,290 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,270 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $3,450 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in San Jose is $192 per night, plus up to $92 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.
See all 15 openings in San Jose
1 hospital in San Jose is hiring travel nurses, 15 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.