3 openings at $3,234/week in Vallejo, CA — NICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 9 furnished places to stay.
3 openings at $3,234/week right now.
9 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Vallejo, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108.5 | 8% higher |
| Housing | 142.0 | 42% higher |
| Utilities | 155.0 | 55% 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 | $1,670 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,840 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,420 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,280 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,348 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Vallejo is $110 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Vallejo is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,771 based on 3 reports.
1 hospital in Vallejo is hiring travel nurses, 3 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.