Travel Nursing in Sonora, CA

6 openings from $1,514–$3,050/week in Sonora, CA — Home Health, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 3 furnished places to stay.

6 openings from $1,514–$3,050/week right now.

Housing in Sonora

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Sonora

Prices in California run 11% higher overall.

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

Rent in Sonora

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Sonora is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Sonora is not one, so the national standard rate applies. 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 Sonora

• Home Health RN — $3,042/week
• ICU RN — $2,347/week

What Sonora pays by specialty

Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.

• Home Health — $3,042/week median ($1,514–$3,050), 3 open
• ICU — $2,347/week median ($2,263–$2,354), 3 open

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Hospitals hiring in Sonora

1 hospital in Sonora is hiring travel nurses, 6 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.

• Adventist Health Sonora — 6 open · median $2,351/week advertised · 84 beds

Other cities in California

• San Leandro — 162 openings
• Sacramento — 112 openings
• Modesto — 105 openings
• Oakland — 79 openings
• Los Angeles — 74 openings
• Roseville — 65 openings
• Antioch — 56 openings
• San Diego — 55 openings

Resources

• Travel nursing in California
• Travel nursing by state
• Hospitals in Sonora
• Housing across California
• Travel Nurse Housing Guide
• Travel Nurse Pay Explained
• Pay Calculator

Common questions

How much do travel nurses make in Sonora, CA?

Open assignments in Sonora run $1,514 to $3,050 a week. Home Health is highest at $3,042; ICU lowest at $2,347.

Do I need a California nursing license?

California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

Is Sonora expensive for travel nurses?

Against the national average, California runs utilities 59% above, housing 54% above and groceries and goods 6% above. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)

What is rent for a travel nurse in Sonora?

The market rate for a one-bedroom in Sonora is $1,190 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.

How much of a travel nurse package is tax-free in Sonora?

The federal ceiling on untaxed lodging in Sonora is $110 a night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is the national standard rate, which applies everywhere GSA has not named a higher-cost destination. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay, and stipends are only untaxed while you maintain a permanent tax home elsewhere.