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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego for STs

Find Top ST 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 currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the San Diego 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 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.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in San Diego and surrounding areas earned about $2,296 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $2,253 to $2,483 per week. The San Diego OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in San Diego proper like Sharp Healthcare with more facilities in nearby areas like National City, Chula Vista and Bonita to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in San Diego. The earliest start date in San Diego is May 5, 2025 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room role at $2,549 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in San Diego is May 5, 2025 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room role at $2,483 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in San Diego including 12 weeks and 13 weeks.

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!

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 3 Operating Room jobs in San Diego, CA and 10 Operating Room jobs in California, and 121 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,253 to $2,483
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,253 to $2,483
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92123
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 12
$2,253 to $2,483
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Marcos, California – 92078
    Distance from San Diego: 30 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,313 to $2,549
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oxnard, California – 93030
    Distance from San Diego: 155 miles
  • 8 E,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,322 to $2,559
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Las Vegas, Nevada – 89109
    Distance from San Diego: 265 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,054 to $2,264
Weekly Pay*
Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team member needed for 600+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Unit sees CABG, Carotid Endarterectomy, Structural heart repair, Congenital defects (VSD, PFO) Facility has been named a Nursing Professionals Top 100 Hospitals to Work For
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Merced, California – 95340
    Distance from San Diego: 368 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,856 to $2,045
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
    Distance from San Diego: 433 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 4, 2025
  • 12
$2,000 to $2,204
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare formed in 2015 when ValleyCare Health System became part of Stanford Health Care. Now, we combine the expertise of local physicians with the innovative strength of Stanford Health Care. This provides the community an ideal collaboration between community medicine and leading-edge specialty care. Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare continues the mission to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. A Brief Overview: The Surgical Technologist acts as a member of the surgical team in providing patient care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Prepare the appropriate instrumentation and materials for use on the surgical field, passing instruments to the surgeon during the procedure and room turnover. Perform surgical scrub duties as directed under supervision.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from San Diego: 454 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,349 to $2,589
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Vallejo, California – 94589
    Distance from San Diego: 470 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,349 to $2,589
Weekly Pay*
Vallejo OR Is Seeking an experienced Surgical Tech with minimal access, general, ENT, eyes, plastics, orthopedics, spines, urology, GYN, podiatry and maxiofacial surgeries. Including video, orthopedic equipment and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries preferred. One year acute care OR experience within the last three years.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Red Bluff, California – 96080
    Distance from San Diego: 587 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,856 to $2,045
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Diego: 673 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,550 to $1,709
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Diego: 673 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,492 to $1,644
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
    Distance from San Diego: 704 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 18, 2025
  • 13
$2,050 to $2,259
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Boise, Idaho – 83706
    Distance from San Diego: 755 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,653 to $1,821
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Edwards, Colorado – 81657
    Distance from San Diego: 759 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,790 to $1,972
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Vail, Colorado – 81657
    Distance from San Diego: 768 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,790 to $1,972
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Denver, Colorado – 80218
    Distance from San Diego: 833 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,454 to $1,602
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 4 Trauma Center. Unit sees Total Joints, spine, Transplants (kidney/Liver), Robotics, Vascular, ENT, Plastics
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from San Diego: 844 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from San Diego: 844 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Dillon, Montana – 59725
    Distance from San Diego: 897 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,421 to $1,566
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Dillon is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Newport, Oregon – 97365
    Distance from San Diego: 903 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,074 to $2,286
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from San Diego: 914 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,976 to $2,178
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses as a Surgical Technician. Expect to enhance your professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from San Diego: 923 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,837 to $2,024
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Statistics on OR ST 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 STs in San Diego, CA

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near San Diego?

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 many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in San Diego?

There are currently 3 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in San Diego. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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 $2,054 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 $2,291 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)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in San Diego?

An Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,090 per week.

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).

San Diego Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 3 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
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
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.