13 openings from $2,967–$3,576/week in Santa Clara, CA — CVOR, L&D, Telemetry. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 7 furnished places to stay.
13 openings from $2,967–$3,576/week right now.
7 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 $218 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
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.
See all 13 openings in Santa Clara
1 hospital in Santa Clara is hiring travel nurses, 13 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.