12 openings from $2,316–$3,246/week in Ventura, CA — NICU, Med-Surg - Tele, ICU. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 4 furnished places to stay.
12 openings from $2,316–$3,246/week right now.
4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
Prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 11% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.5 | 11% higher |
| Housing | 171.1 | 71% higher |
| Utilities | 152.9 | 53% 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 | $1,940 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,230 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,670 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,600 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,827 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Ventura is $199 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.
See all 12 openings in Ventura
1 hospital in Ventura is hiring travel nurses, 12 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.