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Medical Surgical Per Diem Nursing Jobs in San Diego for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around San Diego, California. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the San Diego area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare San Diego’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $60 to $71 per hour. The San Diego MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in San Diego proper like Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like National City, Chula Vista and Bonita to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in San Diego. The earliest start date in San Diego is Jan 4, 2025 for a Med/Tele – Medical Telemetry role at $71 per hour. The latest start date for an MS job in San Diego is Jan 4, 2025 for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) role at $64 per hour. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in San Diego.

San Diego is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 3 Medical Surgical jobs in San Diego, CA and 19 Medical Surgical jobs in California, and 128 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Med/Tele – Medical Telemetry
  • San Diego, California – 92120
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$67 to $71
Hourly Pay*
In the telemetry unit of a hospital, patients are often in critical condition and need constant monitoring and care. Telemetry nurses review data from special equipment to track a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vitals.***Facility requests only local CLNs. Please reach out to AM for exceptions. Must be available a minimum 1 shift / wk. and 1 weekend per month.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • San Diego, California – 92123
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$60 to $64
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • San Diego, California – 92120
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$60 to $64
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Fountain Valley, California – 92708
    Distance from San Diego: 82 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*per diem options available
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Fountain Valley, California – 92708
    Distance from San Diego: 82 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Riverside, California – 92501
    Distance from San Diego: 87 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$46 to $49
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Riverside, California – 92501
    Distance from San Diego: 87 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$45 to $48
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
    Distance from San Diego: 92 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
    Distance from San Diego: 92 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
    Distance from San Diego: 110 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
    Distance from San Diego: 110 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
    Distance from San Diego: 110 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
    Distance from San Diego: 139 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$46 to $49
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
    Distance from San Diego: 139 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$45 to $48
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
    Distance from San Diego: 283 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
    Distance from San Diego: 283 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Glendale, Arizona – 85308
    Distance from San Diego: 294 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Glendale, Arizona – 85308
    Distance from San Diego: 294 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85015
    Distance from San Diego: 299 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85015
    Distance from San Diego: 299 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85032
    Distance from San Diego: 299 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Phoenix, Arizona – 85032
    Distance from San Diego: 299 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85745
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85711
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$35 to $38
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required. 
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in San Diego, California

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near San Diego. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the San Diego and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in San Diego and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Diego, CA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near San Diego?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in San Diego?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in San Diego and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in San Diego?

There are currently 3 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in San Diego. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Diego can make an average of $62 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Diego can make an average of $64 per hour based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near San Diego?

  • SIHC Alpine Clinic in Alpine (26.8 miles from San Diego)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego (8.2 miles from San Diego)
  • Vandever Medical Offices in San Diego (6.2 miles from San Diego)
  • Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices in San Diego (8.2 miles from San Diego)
  • Garfield Specialty Center in San Diego (8.9 miles from San Diego)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in San Diego?

A Medical Surgical nurse in San Diego can make an average of $64 per hour.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego

In San Diego, facilities like SIHC Alpine Clinic, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center and Vandever Medical Offices, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Tierrasanta (zip code 92124), Serra Mesa (zip code 92123) and Grantville (zip code 92182) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Diego’s MS job opportunities are National City (4.6 miles), Chula Vista (7 miles) and Bonita (8.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 92123 (8.2 miles), 91901 (26.8 miles) and 92078 (28.7 miles).

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San Diego Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in San Diego. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby San Diego.

Kaiser – Zion Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4647 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
Nearby Neighborhoods
Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Del Cerro (92182), Montezuma Mesa (92182), Normal Heights (92116)
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Shifts
9 D, 12 D, 12 N, and 14 D
Departments
Dialysis Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Skilled Nursing Skilled Nursing Telemetry
Address
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
Nearby Neighborhoods
Tierrasanta (92124), Serra Mesa (92123), Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Linda Vista (92111)
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Shifts
9 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Departments
Ambulatory OR Dialysis Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4647 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
Nearby Neighborhoods
Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Del Cerro (92182), Montezuma Mesa (92182), Normal Heights (92116)
San Marcos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Case Manager Clinical Education Specialist Emergency Room Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
360 Rush Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078
Nearby Neighborhoods
San Marcos Mobile Estates (92079), LaMoree Mobile Estates (92079), Casitas del Sol Mobile Home Park (92079), Richland (92079), Foothills of San Marcos Mobile Home Park (92079)
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