Travel nursing contracts in San Luis Obispo, CA advertise a median of $2,263 a week, with the middle half between $2,236 and $2,717, across 11 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.
14 openings from $2,020–$2,933/week in San Luis Obispo, CA — PACU, Endoscopy, Med-Surg. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
14 openings from $2,020–$2,933/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
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Prices in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108.6 | 9% higher |
| Housing | 144.4 | 44% higher |
| Utilities | 147.8 | 48% 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 | $1,820 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,025 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,655 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,545 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $3,251 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in San Luis Obispo is $170–$213 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, San Luis Obispo pays about 4% below the national median, across 11 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -12%. 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 14 openings in San Luis Obispo
2 hospitals in San Luis Obispo are hiring travel nurses, 14 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.