From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing a State of California nursing role in Eureka. From our one recent posting, travel contracts run 13 weeks with a weekly gross median around $2,550, and you chart in Epic.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
A 13-week travel contract here shows a weekly gross median of $2,550 from our one recent posting.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-07-27Staff describe real job security, flexible schedules, and generous time-off policies.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou will chart in Epic on this assignment.
For travel nursesSources
From employer postings
Nursing here
- Charting system
Epic
From employer postings
Benefits
Staff mention flexible schedules and generous time-off; no formal benefits package detailed in the available facts.
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- job security and work-life balance
- Staff value job security, fulfilling work, flexible schedules, and generous time-off policies.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management and culture issues
- Reviews cite management quality problems, cronyism, toxic atmospheres in some departments, unqualified leaders, and lack of accountability.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- career advancement
- Promotion paths exist but are often limited and slow due to bureaucracy and favoritism.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews cite management quality problems, cronyism, toxic pockets in some departments, and little accountability.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Eureka, CA
Eureka sits on California's far northern coast amid redwood forests and Victorian architecture. This small port city offers a slower pace, foggy ocean air, and frontier charm—a world away from Southern California's sprawl. Nurses who crave rugged coastline, tight-knit community living, and outdoor adventure will find Eureka a distinctive, off-the-grid relocation choice.
Browse roles in Eureka- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,195/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $57,662/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does State of California hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to State of California, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from State of California
Registered Nurse Clinical Outpatient: $2550/Week
From $2,550/week
- RN
- Day shift
- Travel contract
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/State-of-California-Psychiatric-Technician-Reviews-EI_IE769657.0,19_KO20,42.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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