8 openings from $2,101–$3,067/week in Ukiah, CA — Med-Surg, Emergency Room, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
8 openings from $2,101–$3,067/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in California run 11% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.7 | 11% higher |
| Housing | 154.3 | 54% higher |
| Utilities | 158.9 | 59% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.1 | 6% higher |
| Services | 102.6 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,250 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,640 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $2,300 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,826 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Ukiah is $134 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.
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.
1 hospital in Ukiah is hiring travel nurses, 8 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.