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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around San Diego, California. 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 OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

San Diego is a great location for OR 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 Operating Room Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 7 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 134 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.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from San Diego: 204 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Havasu Regional Medical Center is a patient-centered community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It’s a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians. Click here for a list of physician investors. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the State of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of pre-hospital care providers such as fire department and ambulance personnel.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from San Diego: 204 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Havasu Regional Medical Center is a patient-centered community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It’s a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians. Click here for a list of physician investors. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the State of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of pre-hospital care providers such as fire department and ambulance personnel.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from San Diego: 204 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Havasu Regional Medical Center is a patient-centered community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It’s a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians. Click here for a list of physician investors. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the State of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of pre-hospital care providers such as fire department and ambulance personnel.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lake Havasu City, Arizona – 86403
    Distance from San Diego: 204 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Havasu Regional Medical Center is a patient-centered community hospital with the resources and the technology to serve as a regional healthcare provider. It’s a compassionate place that combines the best in local hometown care with the latest in world-class medical technology. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a The Joint Commission-accredited, Medicare-certified 171-bed hospital located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between PHC-Lake Havasu, Inc. and many community physicians. Through this ongoing collaboration, we are able to identify and focus on the elements that make for a quality-driven healthcare environment for our patients. Havasu Regional Medical Center is partially owned or invested in by physicians. Click here for a list of physician investors. As a community hospital and a regional referral center for healthcare, Havasu Regional Medical Center offers a broad and comprehensive scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties. Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency service with full-time emergency physicians on duty. The hospital has also earned an ALS Base Hospital Certificate from the State of Arizona, authorizing medical direction and support of pre-hospital care providers such as fire department and ambulance personnel.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Maria, California – 93454
    Distance from San Diego: 234 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,609 to $2,875
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Templeton, California – 93465
    Distance from San Diego: 282 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,093 to $2,306
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
    Distance from San Diego: 283 miles
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,929 to $2,126
Weekly Pay*
500 cases/month, 80 Beds, adults
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,736 to $1,913
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,618 to $1,783
Weekly Pay*
EMR for your facility: SurgiNet (Cerner) Scrub colors / dress code: Provided
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,550 to $1,708
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85748
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,521 to $1,676
Weekly Pay*
EMR for your facility: SurgiNet (Cerner) Scrub colors / dress code: Provided
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
    Distance from San Diego: 437 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$3,057 to $3,369
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94062
    Distance from San Diego: 437 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,584 to $2,847
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Ramon, California – 94583
    Distance from San Diego: 443 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,844 to $3,134
Weekly Pay*
increasing total joint and Davinci XI volume Age Groups of Patients: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Total Joint, Lap Chole, Spine, Robotic cases
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Rosa, California – 95403
    Distance from San Diego: 503 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$3,044 to $3,354
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Rosa, California – 95403
    Distance from San Diego: 503 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$3,044 to $3,354
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from San Diego: 549 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,889 to $2,082
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding OR unit, based in exciting Deming is looking for the right certified surgical technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 25 bed community hospital serving the southwestern New Mexico area Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Farmington, New Mexico – 87401
    Distance from San Diego: 578 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,948 to $2,147
Weekly Pay*
A 198 bed, level III trauma center including state-of-the-art operating suites Provides healthcare to the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah Services include medical , surgical, and rehabilitation. T he hospital also provides a childbirth center, cancer center, nephrology unit, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, day surgery center, and extensive imaging and lab testing services. PCI , Mammography and Laboratory awarded a ccreditation Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S. Reputation 800 Award in Healthcare Farmington, New Mexico Located in the beautiful San Juan River Valley in northwest New Mexico Features three rivers, four golf courses, five lakes and six National Parks and thousands of acres for off-roading! Farmington offers travelers the opportunity for a unique and adventurous getaway in an affordable and friendly community. Lots of attractions- hiking beautiful landscape, kayaking, historical sight seeing 1 hour driving to Durango, CO and 3 hour drive to Albuquerque, NM
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from San Diego: 581 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,807 to $1,991
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from San Diego: 581 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,807 to $1,991
Weekly Pay*
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from San Diego: 626 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E, 10 N,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Twin Falls, Idaho – 83301
    Distance from San Diego: 696 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,046 to $2,255
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Artesia, New Mexico – 88210
    Distance from San Diego: 741 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,604 to $1,767
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of motivated and passionate physicians and nurses within the Operating Room (OR) unit. The ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and compassion to their position. If you a driven, committed RN, and are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, this is the role for you!
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in San Diego, California

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near San Diego. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the San Diego and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room 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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Jobs by Facility types

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

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

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,643 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,845 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near San Diego?

  • Sharp Healthcare in San Diego (5.9 miles from San Diego)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in San Diego?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in San Diego is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego

In San Diego, facilities like Sharp Healthcare, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Serra Mesa (zip code 92123), Linda Vista (zip code 92111) and Clairemont (zip code 92111) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Diego’s OR job opportunities are National City (4.6 miles), Chula Vista (7 miles) and Bonita (8.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 92123 (5.9 miles).

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San Diego Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 6 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR 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 OR nurse position in or nearby San Diego.

San Marcos Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 3
Departments
Case Manager Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry 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)
Sharp Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 5, 11, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric
Address
7901 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
Nearby Neighborhoods
Serra Mesa (92123), Linda Vista (92111), Clairemont (92111), Normal Heights (92116), Bayside Village (92110)
* 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.