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Skilled Nursing Per Diem Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top Skilled RN Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Skilled RN travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 5 of the best available Skilled RN nurse travel jobs in the state. California Skilled RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Anaheim, Lakewood and San Diego. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California Skilled RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Currently, you can find Skilled RN jobs in California with a salary range between $26 to $67 per hour. The city with the highest paying Skilled RN job in California currently is San Diego with a position for a Medical Assistant (MA) at $28 per hour.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find Skilled RN travel nursing work in. Discovery Practice Management – Center for Discovery-Lakewood in Lakewood, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego, Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim and Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices in San Diego all have Skilled RN departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for Skilled RN travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is May 22, 2025 for a Postpartum Nurse (Postpartum RN) role at $67 per hour. The latest start date for an job in California is May 22, 2025 for a Medical Assistant (MA) role at $28 per hour. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Skilled Nursing travel nurse job in California.

California is a popular place to work for Skilled RN travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Per Diem Skilled Nursing Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 5 Skilled Nursing jobs in California and 61 Skilled Nursing jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Skilled Registered Nurse Jobs in Lakewood, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Skilled Nursing positions available in Lakewood.
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Sub-Acute Nurse (Sub Acute Care RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
  • 8 D,
  • May 22, 2025
$30 to $33
Hourly Pay*
Sub-Acute care RN offer more intensive than long-term care, and less intensive than acute care, Subacute Nurses provide goal-oriented treatment for patients with AIDS, brain injuries, and more. As a Subacute Nurse, you’ll treat patients in need of 24-hour supervision, in subacute units of a hospital, or in a long-term care facility. You can treat patients of all ages; however the majority will be elderly. LTC RN’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at Sub Acute Care or Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEducation/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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Sub-Acute Nurse (Sub Acute Care RN)
  • Lakewood, California – 90712
  • 8 N,
  • May 22, 2025
$30 to $33
Hourly Pay*
Sub-Acute care RN offer more intensive than long-term care, and less intensive than acute care, Subacute Nurses provide goal-oriented treatment for patients with AIDS, brain injuries, and more. As a Subacute Nurse, you’ll treat patients in need of 24-hour supervision, in subacute units of a hospital, or in a long-term care facility. You can treat patients of all ages; however the majority will be elderly. LTC RN’s can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers but typically work at Sub Acute Care or Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEducation/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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Highest Paying Skilled Registered Nurse Jobs in San Diego, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Skilled Nursing positions available in San Diego.
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Medical Assistant?(MA)
  • San Diego, California – 92111
  • 9 D,
  • May 22, 2025
$28 to $30
Hourly Pay*
Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Inform patients of costs for care being provided and guides them to appropriate resources for further information. Type routine correspondence and reports from dictation or handwritten copy. Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors. Medical Assistants can work in multiple settings including doctor’s offices, hospital and/or outpatient clinic.  Education/Requirements: 
  • High School education is required, some states also require the completion of a certificate program.  
  • Phlebotomy certification sometimes required 
***Ambulatory experience preferred; Assignment Duties: check in patients, blood pressure, immunizations, injections, ear lavage, meter downloads, calling patients to deliver provider messages and instructions.
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Medical Assistant (MA)
  • San Diego, California – 92123
  • 14 D,
  • May 22, 2025
$26 to $28
Hourly Pay*
Assist in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight and height) and record information on patients' charts. May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients. Inform patients of costs for care being provided and guides them to appropriate resources for further information. Type routine correspondence and reports from dictation or handwritten copy. Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors. Medical Assistants can work in multiple settings including doctor’s offices, hospital and/or outpatient clinic.Education/Requirements:
  • High School education is required, some states also require the completion of a certificate program. 
  • Phlebotomy certification sometimes required
*On call position in Ophthalmology Department till 12/31 with the possibility to extend: Vandever will be main location, must be willing to float to Vista, Garfield, El Cajon, & Otay Mesa. Must be MA certified  
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Statistics on Skilled RN Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about Skilled RN traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of Skilled RN job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Skilled Nursing job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Per Diem Skilled Nursing Jobs in California

How much does an Skilled Nursing travel nurse make on average in California?

A Skilled RN nurse in California can make an average of $40 per hour.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Skilled Nursing nurse in California can make an average of $50 per hour based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 9 Hour Day shift Skilled Nursing nurse in California can make an average of $29 per hour based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Skilled Nursing jobs are available in California?

There are currently 5 Skilled Nursing 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.

What healthcare facilities have RN Skilled Nursing staff in California?

  • Discovery Practice Management – Center for Discovery-Lakewood in Lakewood
  • UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego
  • Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim
  • Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Irvine Medical Center in Irvine

What types of shifts are most common for Skilled RN travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

Locating Skilled RN Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Fountain Valley, Lakewood, and San Diego have per diem Skilled RN nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Discovery Practice Management – Center for Discovery-Lakewood, UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente – Orange County Irvine Medical Center, all with nurse specialties and Skilled Nursing staff.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Per Diem Skilled Nursing Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered per diem jobs for Skilled Nursing professionals.
Modoc Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, House Supervisor, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Outpatient Oncology, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
228 McDowell Street
Alturas, CA 96101
Park City Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Infection Control, Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Skilled RN
Address
900 Round Valley Drive
Joshua Tree, UT 84060
UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Departments
Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Skilled RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
3751 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Royal Oak Mobile Home Park (90721)
Kaiser – Fontana Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, RN Case Manager, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Urgent Care Registered Nurse
Address
9961 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Nearby Neighborhoods
Declez (92337), South Fontana (92337), Declezville (92337), Southridge Village (92337), Walnut Ridge (92336)
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Shifts
9 D, 12 D, 12 N, and 14 D
Departments
Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, Skilled RN, and Telemetry RN
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 – Orange County Irvine Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room Physician Assistant, Emergency Room Physician Assistant, ER, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, OB/GYN Radiologic Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Skilled RN
Address
6640 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Irvine (92650), The Meadows (92604), Como (92604), Kathryn (92620), Frances (92620)
Kaiser – Ontario Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, RN Case Manager, and Skilled LPN/LVN
Address
2295 South Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
Nearby Neighborhoods
Ballou (91761), Creekside (91761), Racimo (91764), Guasti (91743), Champagne (91743)
Tenet – Hi-Desert Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Telemetry RN
Address
6601 White Feather Road
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Kaiser Permanente Anaheim Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Skilled RN, and Surgical
Address
3440 E La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
Nearby Neighborhoods
Rio Vista Mobile Home Estates (92899), Peralta Hills (92817), Palm Lodge Mobile Home Estates (92816), Yorba (92811), Anaheim Royal Mobile Home Park (92816)
Discovery Practice Management – Center for Discovery-Lakewood
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, and 8 N
Departments
Skilled LPN/LVN and Skilled RN
Address
4136 Ann Arbor Rd
Lakewood, CA 90712

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* 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.