31 openings from $3,113–$3,568/week in Santa Clara, CA — ICU, Operating Room, Case Manager. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 6 furnished places to stay.
31 openings from $3,113–$3,568/week right now.
6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 10% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.4 | 10% higher |
| Housing | 211.9 | 112% higher |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 57% 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 | $2,880 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $3,280 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $3,800 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $4,940 | 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 Santa Clara is $192 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
For the same specialties, Santa Clara pays about 31% above the national median, across 10 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +19%. 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.
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 31 openings in Santa Clara
1 hospital in Santa Clara is hiring travel nurses, 31 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.