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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in California

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in California

We currently offer 285 of the best RN travel jobs in California and 81 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Bakersfield, Modesto, Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and Santa Clara. 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 compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in California earned about $2,476 per week as of Mar 1, 2025. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,206 to $3,756 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Bakersfield with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room – OR at $3,756 per week.

In California, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, Fairchild Medical Center in Yreka and Riverside Community Hospital in Riverside are well known in California.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in California is Apr 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery – L&D role at $3,584 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is May 20, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room – OR role at $3,489 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks and 14 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, California is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in California with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 285 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 63 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Palo Alto.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,811 to $3,098
Weekly Pay*
Internationally recognized for pediatric and obstetric care, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital provides a wide range of services for babies, children, adolescents and expectant mothers. Their pediatricians, specialty doctors, nurses and staff serve children and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and all of Northern California and are recognized both for their achievements and their commitment to highly specialized care. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital has again been ranked as one of the nation’s best and also the highest-ranked Bay Area Children’s Hospital by the U.S. News Media Group’s 2011-12 Best Children’s Hospitals survey and is one of the first children’s hospitals to join with Partnership for a Healthy America.
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Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,811 to $3,098
Weekly Pay*
Internationally recognized for pediatric and obstetric care, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital provides a wide range of services for babies, children, adolescents and expectant mothers. Their pediatricians, specialty doctors, nurses and staff serve children and their families in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley and all of Northern California and are recognized both for their achievements and their commitment to highly specialized care. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital has again been ranked as one of the nation’s best and also the highest-ranked Bay Area Children’s Hospital by the U.S. News Media Group’s 2011-12 Best Children’s Hospitals survey and is one of the first children’s hospitals to join with Partnership for a Healthy America.
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Registered Nurse – Oncology
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,018 to $2,223
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Registered Nurse – Oncology
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,018 to $2,223
Weekly Pay*
Stanford Hospital & Clinics is a Magnet Facility known worldwide for advanced patient care provided by its physicians and staff. They are consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for advanced care in such areas as cancer treatment, cardiac care, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and organ transplants. This travel friendly facility will take your travel nursing career to new heights and help develop your skill set as a travel nurse.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 15 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Bakersfield.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,988 to $2,191
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 – Telemetry
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,988 to $2,191
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 – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,502 to $2,758
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93311
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,194 to $2,418
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 11 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Santa Clara.
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Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$3,021 to $3,329
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 D,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,671 to $2,944
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 E,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,671 to $2,944
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Santa Clara, California – 95051
  • 12 N,
  • April 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,671 to $2,944
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Pleasanton, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 10 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Pleasanton.
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Registered Nurse – Oncology
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
  • 8 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,107 to $2,322
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 – Labor & Delivery
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,178 to $2,400
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.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
  • 12 E,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,001 to $2,206
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Pleasanton, California – 94588
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,001 to $2,206
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Joshua Tree, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 9 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Joshua Tree.
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Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,384 to $2,627
Weekly Pay*
Average 35 births per month. 2:1 Labor 4:1 P/P 3:1 Triage Diagnosis/Procedures: primary cesarean section, repeat cesarean section with bilateral tubal ligation, repeat cesarean section, vaginal delivery, vacuum assist vaginal delivery, PTL, IUGR, GDM, HTN, Eclampsia, LDRP
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Registered Nurse – Skilled
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,322 to $2,559
Weekly Pay*
Our CCC — with 120 beds in semi-private rooms — offers three distinct services: Subacute care: This is the highest level of care available in our long-term care setting. The CCC provides 25 beds dedicated to residents with ventilator and tracheostomy requirements. Clinical staff is specially trained to meet the unique needs of these patients. The CCC is one of the few facilities in Southern California providing this level of care. Skilled nursing care:We provide long-term skilled nursing care to residents who require assistance with personal and medical needs. Care is provided to our patients who require rehabilitative therapies, wound care or recovery from accidents or invasive procedures. Long-Term Care: We provide long-term care to residents who require assistance with personal and medical needs. The CCC also provides: 24-hour nursing services Physical, occupational and speech therapy Respite care for hospice patients Short stay respite care for family members Spiritual care and support Daily recreational and social activities An on-site licensed cosmetologist A beautiful enclosed courtyard with water features Personalized nutritional meal plans with extensive rotating menus Personal laundry services
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,466 to $2,718
Weekly Pay*
14 beds. N:P ratio 1:4 Pediatric to Adult. Diagnosis/Procedures: CHF, Cardiac, GI-bleed, Dialysis, Sepsis, Orth – Fx’s, DKA, Full Cardiac Arrest, Pulmonary Failure, Resp Distress, Cough & Cold, Sprains, Rash, RSV, Pneumonia, Cancer. Procedures: Cardio-Pul resus, Central line placement, Intubation. Drips: dopamine, levophed, dobutamine, nitrogycerine
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Registered Nurse – Skilled
  • Joshua Tree, California – 92252
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,322 to $2,559
Weekly Pay*
Our CCC — with 120 beds in semi-private rooms — offers three distinct services: Subacute care: This is the highest level of care available in our long-term care setting. The CCC provides 25 beds dedicated to residents with ventilator and tracheostomy requirements. Clinical staff is specially trained to meet the unique needs of these patients. The CCC is one of the few facilities in Southern California providing this level of care. Skilled nursing care:We provide long-term skilled nursing care to residents who require assistance with personal and medical needs. Care is provided to our patients who require rehabilitative therapies, wound care or recovery from accidents or invasive procedures. Long-Term Care: We provide long-term care to residents who require assistance with personal and medical needs. The CCC also provides: 24-hour nursing services Physical, occupational and speech therapy Respite care for hospice patients Short stay respite care for family members Spiritual care and support Daily recreational and social activities An on-site licensed cosmetologist A beautiful enclosed courtyard with water features Personalized nutritional meal plans with extensive rotating menus Personal laundry services
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Statistics on RN Jobs in California

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in California. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. 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 and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in California

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

A Registered Nurse nurse in California can make an average of $2,476 per week.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $2,413 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $2,392 per week based on recent job availability.

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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in California?

There are currently 285 Registered Nurse 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.

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Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in California?

  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster
  • Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices in Sacramento
  • Burre Dental Center in Eureka
  • Redwood Pediatrics in Fortuna
  • Tehama County Health Services Agency in Red Bluff
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How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in California?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in California cities based on the last 6 months.

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How long is the most common contract duration for RN travel jobs in California?

13 weeks is the most common duration for a(n) Registered Nurse travel job in California based on recent data.

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What are the top paying RN jobs available in California currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in California

Cities like Bakersfield, Lodi, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, and Santa Clara currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building, Kaiser Permanente Point West Medical Offices, Burre Dental Center, Redwood Pediatrics and Tehama County Health Services Agency which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 27, 13, 17, 21, 18, 10, 25, 28, 11, 26, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Dialysis Director of Nursing Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology IV Therapy Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Oncology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 32, 3, 10, 7, 11, 8, 29, and 65
Departments
Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
999 San Bernardino Road
Upland, CA 91786
Nearby Neighborhoods
Los Olivos (91785)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric 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)
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
Shifts
8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 17, 18, 25, 4, 26, and 8
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Telemetry
Address
975 SOUTH FAIRMONT AVE.
Lodi, CA 95240
Nearby Neighborhoods
LodiLakeWeather (95258), Pearson (95240), Lodi Junction (95240), East Side (95240), Pope (95240)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 7, 4, 25, 11, 8, and 26
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 16, 24, 10, 14, 11, 8, and 26
Departments
Case Manager Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 16, 13, 7, 14, 26, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy First Assist Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Nurse Manager Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 6, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Level I Nursery Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Telemetry
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)

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