Travel nursing contracts in Templeton, CA advertise a median of $2,791 a week, with the middle half between $2,308 and $3,218, across 12 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
23 openings from $2,207–$3,234/week in Templeton, CA — ICU, Med-Surg, Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
23 openings from $2,207–$3,234/week right now.
Prices in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 9% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108.6 | 9% higher |
| Housing | 144.4 | 44% higher |
| Utilities | 147.8 | 48% 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.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Templeton is $170–$213 per night, plus up to $86 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
For the same specialties, Templeton pays about 15% above the national median, across 11 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about +6%. 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. 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 23 openings in Templeton
1 hospital in Templeton is hiring travel nurses, 23 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.