Travel Nursing in San Luis Obispo, CA

9 openings from $1,804–$3,007/week in San Luis Obispo, CA — L&D, Emergency Room, Telemetry. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.

9 openings from $1,804–$3,007/week right now.

Housing in San Luis Obispo

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in San Luis Obispo

Prices in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall108.69% higher
Housing144.444% higher
Utilities147.848% higher
Groceries and goods105.25% higher
Services100.3at the national average

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

Rent in San Luis Obispo

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,820HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,025HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,655HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,545HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$3,251Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in San Luis Obispo is $163–$203 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

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 Luis Obispo