Travel Nursing in San Leandro, CA

162 openings from $2,371–$3,535/week in San Leandro, CA — NICU, L&D, PACU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 0 furnished places to stay.

162 openings from $2,371–$3,535/week right now.

Cost of living in San Leandro

Prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 16% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall115.616% higher
Housing194.795% higher
Utilities172.673% higher
Groceries and goods108.58% higher
Services106.26% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in San Leandro

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,715HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,955HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,380HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,055HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,443Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in San Leandro is $145 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

How San Leandro pay compares

For the same specialties, San Leandro pays about 25% above the national median, across 12 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.

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.

Pay in CA

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

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Open assignments in San Leandro