6 openings from $2,221–$2,853/week in Tehachapi, CA — Emergency Room, Med-Surg, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
6 openings from $2,221–$2,853/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Bakersfield-Delano, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100.9 | at the national average |
| Housing | 90.3 | 10% lower |
| Utilities | 158.3 | 58% 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 | $1,100 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,110 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,440 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,020 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,194 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Tehachapi is $164 per night, plus up to $74 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.
Weekly package on assignments open now, for specialties with at least three priced postings.
See all 6 openings in Tehachapi
1 hospital in Tehachapi 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.