Travel Nurse Stipend in Richmond, CA
Up to $1,631 per week tax-free for housing and meals (GSA FY2027).
Lodging
$147/night
Meals & incidentals
$86/day
Max per week
$1,631
Max per month
$7,068
Richmond (Contra Costa County) has a GSA lodging rate of $147 a night and a meals rate of $86 a day. Agencies generally can't pay more than $1,631 a week in tax-free stipends here; anything above that is taxed.
Typical rent in Richmond is about $2,538 a month, so the housing part of the stipend ($4,410/mo at the max) covers typical rent with room to spare.
Highest-paying travel jobs in Richmond
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room$3,088/wk
AMN Healthcare · Richmond, CADiscover Richmond: Your Next Nursing Adventure Awaits!$3,072/wk
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Medical Solutions · Richmond, CA · 13 wks · DaySource: GSA per diem rates FY2027 (lodging averaged across months); rent: Zillow Observed Rent Index. Stipend rules depend on your tax home — not tax advice.