5 openings from $3,339–$3,476/week in San Marcos, CA — ICU, Case Manager. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.
5 openings from $3,339–$3,476/week right now.
3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 12% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111.9 | 12% higher |
| Housing | 179.3 | 79% higher |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 74% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 108.0 | 8% higher |
| Services | 99.6 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,400 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,970 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,970 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $3,486 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in San Marcos is $199–$237 per night, plus up to $86 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 5 openings in San Marcos
1 hospital in San Marcos is hiring travel nurses, 5 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.