1 opening at $3,166/week in San Rafael, CA — ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 6 furnished places to stay.
1 opening at $3,166/week right now.
6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 16% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115.6 | 16% higher |
| Housing | 194.7 | 95% higher |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 73% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 108.5 | 8% higher |
| Services | 106.2 | 6% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,330 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,855 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,405 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $3,288 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in San Rafael is $153–$175 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.
1 hospital in San Rafael is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.