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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 13 Operating Room jobs in California, and 155 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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Murrieta, California – 92563
    Distance from San Diego: 58 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,247 to $2,477
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
  • Anaheim, California – 92806
    Distance from San Diego: 89 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,939 to $3,239
Weekly Pay*
55 bed OR unit and 6 beds in the surgery center Daily census is 55
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oxnard, California – 93030
    Distance from San Diego: 155 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$3,059 to $3,371
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
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
    Distance from San Diego: 212 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,567 to $2,829
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
  • Santa Maria, California – 93454
    Distance from San Diego: 234 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$3,010 to $3,317
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
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93401
    Distance from San Diego: 267 miles
  • 8 D,
  • December 20, 2024
  • 13
$3,062 to $3,375
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Goodyear, Arizona – 85395
    Distance from San Diego: 283 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,917 to $2,113
Weekly Pay*
500 cases/month, 80 Beds, adults
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,409 to $1,553
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Tucson is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85741
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • December 23, 2024
$1,391 to $1,533
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from San Diego: 374 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,371 to $2,613
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Emeryville, California – 94608
    Distance from San Diego: 456 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,284 to $2,517
Weekly Pay*
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Emeryville, California – 94608
    Distance from San Diego: 456 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,808 to $1,992
Weekly Pay*
ob Description: A Brief Overview: The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient’s family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population. As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Francisco, California – 94115
    Distance from San Diego: 458 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 14, 2025
  • 13
$3,014 to $3,321
Weekly Pay*
Needs good experience w/ Ortho and General OR Exclusive order for AMN. The hospital located in the heart of San Francisco, is recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) for achieving exemplary outcomes in surgical procedures. The city of San Francisco offers a multitude of culture, entertainment and adventure for your travel experience. This busy OR unit will be covering all surgical services including cardiac and general surgery. Surgeries include Pediatrics, Ortho, Podiatry, Gynecology, Urology and Eyes.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Greenbrae, California – 94904
    Distance from San Diego: 471 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,680 to $2,953
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
  • San Rafael, California – 94903
    Distance from San Diego: 472 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 3, 2025
  • 13
$3,060 to $3,373
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Reno, Nevada – 89520
    Distance from San Diego: 493 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,764 to $1,944
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Farmington, New Mexico – 87401
    Distance from San Diego: 578 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Price, Utah – 84501
    Distance from San Diego: 593 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Durango, Colorado – 81301
    Distance from San Diego: 612 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,232 to $2,459
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,037 to $2,245
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
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,878 to $2,070
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
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$1,878 to $2,070
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
  • Los Alamos, New Mexico – 87544
    Distance from San Diego: 657 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
Weekly Pay*
Los Alamos Medical Center * Major healthcare provider for Northern New Mexico. * 47-bed acute care facility * 300 healthcare employees We require 10 days of call per month with one weekend per month. The weekend begins on Friday @ 3pm until Monday @ 7am. This role would also need to have some basic reprocessing knowledge to sterilize instruments when on call. We also float our OR techs to our offsite (1 mile up the road) Endo Center when they need staff.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Diego: 673 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,749 to $1,927
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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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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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, 10 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 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,702 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?

  • 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)

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 SIHC Alpine Clinic, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center and Vandever Medical Offices, all offer OR 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 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 (8.2 miles), 91901 (26.8 miles) and 92078 (28.7 miles).

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San Diego Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 4 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.

Kaiser – San Diego Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Operating Room Operating Room 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 – 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)
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)
Scripps Systemwide Resource Services
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 133
Departments
Ambulatory OR Ambulatory Pre-Post Op Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Telemetry Telephone Triage/Call Center
Address
9619 Chesapeake Drive, Ste 300
San Diego, CA 92123
Nearby Neighborhoods
Tierrasanta (92124), Serra Mesa (92123), Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Miramar (92145)
* 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.