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Registered Nurse Per Diem Jobs in San Jose

Top RN Jobs In & Near San Jose, California

We currently offer 7 of the best available travel jobs in the San Jose, California 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 as easy as possible for you to renew nursing licenses and compare RN 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 RN jobs with a salary range between $50 to $66 per hour.

In San Jose proper, the RN travel nursing market can include hospital facilities like Regional Medical Center of San Jose with more facilities in nearby areas like Santa Clara, Campbell and Sunnyvale to name a few.

We have a variety of options for RN travel jobs in San Jose if you have a specific start date in mind. The latest start date for an RN job is Jan 6, 2025 for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) role at $54 per hour. The earliest start date is Jan 6, 2025 for a Intensive Care Unit Nurses (ICU RN) role at $66 per hour. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Registered Nurse travel nurse job in San Jose.

San Jose is a great location for RN travel nurses to live, work and play! Search for additional RN jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs in San Jose

AMN Healthcare currently has 7 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in the San Jose, CA area. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Intensive Care Unit Nurses (ICU RN)
  • San Jose, California – 95124
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
$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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Intensive Care Unit Nurses (ICU RN)
  • San Jose, California – 95124
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$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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Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • San Jose, California – 95116
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$59 to $63
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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Telemetry Nurse (TELE RN)
  • San Jose, California – 95124
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
$59 to $63
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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Statistics on RN Travel Jobs in San Jose, CA

View helpful statistics based on historical data about RN travel jobs in and near San Jose. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings in and around San Jose. 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 in San Jose and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries here.

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FAQs About Registered Nurse Jobs in San Jose, California

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

A Registered Nurse in San Jose can make an average of $60 per hour.
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What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in or around San Jose?

  • NCI Pleasanton in Pleasanton (24.3 miles from San Jose)
  • Stanford Health Care – Women’s Imaging Center 5725 W Las Positas Blvd in Pleasanton (24.2 miles from San Jose)
  • Amn Healthcare Inc in Palo Alto (16.7 miles from San Jose)
  • Regional Medical Center of San Jose in San Jose (3 miles from San Jose)
  • NCI Fremont in Fremont (15.6 miles from San Jose)
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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are available in San Jose currently?

There are currently 7 Registered Nurse travel jobs available in San Jose. 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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How much does a night shift Registered Nurse make on average in San Jose and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in San Jose can make an average of $60 per hour based on recent job availability and travel nurse salary data.
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What shifts are most common for RN travel jobs near San Jose?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in San Jose and surrounding areas.
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How much does a day shift Registered Nurse make on average in San Jose and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in San Jose can make an average of $60 per hour based on recent job availability.
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What are the top paying Registered Nurse jobs available in or near San Jose currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in San Jose

Facilities like NCI Pleasanton, Stanford Health Care – Women’s Imaging Center 5725 W Las Positas Blvd and Amn Healthcare Inc in San Jose all offer RN departments. It’s an amazing city to work in and is close to neighborhoods like Vineyard Mobile Villa (zip code 94566), Hacienda Mobile Home Park (zip code 94566) and Vineyard Mobile Villa (zip code 94566).

Other popular cities near San Jose for RN job opportunities are Santa Clara (3.5 miles), Campbell (4.7 miles), and Sunnyvale (8 miles). These nearby zip codes often have opportunities: 95116 (3 miles), 95051 (5.7 miles), and 94040 (10.3 miles).

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San Jose Hospitals

In San Jose there are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities with RN staff. See what types of shifts, contract durations, job specialties, and nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer to help you find your next RN travel nursing position in or nearby San Jose.

El Camino Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Occupational Health Progressive Care Unit
Address
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Good Samaritan Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 8, and 23
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Address
2425 Samaritan Drive
San Jose, CA 95124
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cambrian Park (95124), Robertsville (95158), Fruitdale (95128), Alamitos (95158), Willow Glen (95155)
Kaiser – San Jose Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Case Manager House Supervisor Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
250 Hospital Parkway
San Jose, CA 95119
Nearby Neighborhoods
Edenvale (95111), Coyote (95013), Alamitos (95158), Seven Trees (95111), Robertsville (95158)
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
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
LUCILE SALTER PACKARD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT STANFORD
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Dialysis Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), Professorville (94302), College Terrace (94305), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Regional Medical Center of San Jose
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Diagnostic Radiology Intensive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
225 N. JACKSON AVE.
San Jose, CA 95116
Nearby Neighborhoods
Alum Rock (95127), Berryessa (95133), Trailer Tel Mobile Home Park (95150), Travelodge Mobile Home Park (95150), Riverbend Family Mobile Home Park (95150)
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 20, 14, and 23
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
450 East Romie Lane
Salinas, CA 93901
Nearby Neighborhoods
Alisal (93905)
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 Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Emergency Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.