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Registered Nurse Per Diem Jobs in California

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in California

We currently offer 26 of the best RN travel jobs in California RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Harbor City, Downey and Van Nuys. 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 as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in California earned about $68 per hour as of Jun 1, 2024. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $30 to $79 per hour. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Harbor City with a position for a Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) – L&D at $79 per hour.

In California, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. Discovery Practice Management – Center for Discovery-Lakewood in Lakewood, Tenet – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos and Tenet – Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center in Fountain Valley are well known in California.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in California is Jul 28, 2024 for a Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN) – L&D role at $79 per hour. The latest start date for an RN job is Jul 28, 2024 for a Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN) – ICU role at $56 per hour. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, California is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in California with Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 26 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 6 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Thousand Oaks.
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Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2024
$52 to $56
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/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 and CRRT are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$51 to $55
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/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 and CRRT are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Oncology Nurse (Oncology RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$51 to $55
Hourly Pay*
Oncology RN's care for provides care for cancer patients and those at risk for getting the disease. They monitor physical conditions, prescribe medication, and administer chemotherapy and other treatments. Oncology RN’s also monitor patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most Oncology RN’s work in the hospital setting, 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.
  • OCN certification is often required
*Chemo Certified
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Thousand Oaks, California – 91360
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$48 to $51
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN’s closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.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 is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Los Alamitos, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Los Alamitos.
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Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 12 E,
  • July 28, 2024
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
ER RN’s treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN’s treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER’s and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. 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.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Telemetry Nurse (TELE RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2024
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
Telemetry RN’s monitor patients’ vital signs by reading and analyzing an electrocardiogram, or another life sign-measuring device. Tele RN’s are required for post-ICU care. Tele RN’s monitor critically ill patients: most are cardiac cases.  Tele RN’s typically work in a hospital setting. Tele RN’s care for patients who are out of the ICU, but need their vital signs monitored closely (after surgery, for example). 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 and TELE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.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 is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Downey, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Downey.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • Downey, California – 90242
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$67 to $72
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.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 and PALS are often required
*At least 2+ years' experience. Up to 36 hours per week, weekends included. Looking for 5 on AM and 5 on PM shifts. Should be available for a min. of 2 shifts a week.
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Pediatric Nurse (PEDS RN)
  • Downey, California – 90242
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2024
$67 to $72
Hourly Pay*
PED’s RN’s care for children and adolescents’ patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. The Peds 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 PED’S RN’s work in the Pediatric 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 and PALS are often required
*At least 2+ years' experience. Up to 36 hours per week, weekends included. Looking for 5 on AM and 5 on PM shifts. Should be available for a min. of 2 shifts a week.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Modesto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Modesto.
per diem
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN)
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$42 to $45
Hourly Pay*
LD RN's care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. They prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born. In addition to assisting women throughout labor and the birthing process, LD RN' s care for women who experience complications with their pregnancies and assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries. LD RN's can work in a variety of settings such as hospital delivery rooms, physician’s offices, birthing centers, and community clinics. L&D RN’s may be asked to float to Postpartum or Mother Baby due to census.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.
  • NRP and AWHONN are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required. 
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Telemetry Nurse (TELE RN)
  • Modesto, California – 95350
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2024
$36 to $39
Hourly Pay*
Telemetry RN’s monitor patients’ vital signs by reading and analyzing an electrocardiogram, or another life sign-measuring device. Tele RN’s are required for post-ICU care. Tele RN’s monitor critically ill patients: most are cardiac cases.  Tele RN’s typically work in a hospital setting. Tele RN’s care for patients who are out of the ICU, but need their vital signs monitored closely (after surgery, for example). 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 and TELE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in San Jose, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in San Jose.
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Intensive Care Unit Nurses (ICU RN)
  • San Jose, California – 95124
  • 12 D,
  • July 28, 2024
$62 to $66
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN's need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN's work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/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 and CRRT are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • San Jose, California – 95124
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2024
$51 to $55
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 RN Jobs in California

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in California. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in California

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in California?

A Registered Nurse nurse in California can make an average of $52 per hour.

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How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $53 per hour based on recent job availability.

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How much does a day shift RN make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $52 per hour based on recent job availability.

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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in California?

There are currently 26 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster
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How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in California?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in California cities based on the last 6 months.

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What are the top paying RN jobs available in California currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in California

Cities like Downey, Los Alamitos, Modesto, San Jose, and Thousand Oaks currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Emergency Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
300 Pasteur Drive, NULL
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 7, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
2615 Chester Ave., NULL
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Level I Nursery Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue, NULL
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard, NULL
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street, NULL
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 10, 14, 11, and 8
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace, NULL
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 11
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
4867 Sunset Boulevard, NULL
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Feliz (90027), Silver Lake (90026), Hollywood (90028), Rampart Village (90057), Echo Park (90026)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway, NULL
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Adventist Health St. Helena
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, and 26
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cardiovascular ICU Case Manager Emergency Room Home Health Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
10 Woodland Rd., NULL
Saint Helena, CA 94576
Adventist Health Sonora
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Postpartum Progressive Care Unit
Address
1000 Greenley Rd., NULL
Sonora, CA 95370
Nearby Neighborhoods
Sonora Knolls (95370)

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