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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in San Diego

Top RN Jobs In & Near San Diego, California

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The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in San Diego earned about $2,662 per week as of Mar 1, 2025.

San Diego is a great location for RN travel nurses to live, work and play! Search for additional RN jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Statistics on RN Travel Jobs in San Diego, CA

View helpful statistics based on historical data about RN travel jobs in and near San Diego. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings in and around San Diego. 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 in San Diego and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries here.

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FAQs About Registered Nurse Jobs in San Diego, California

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

A Registered Nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,659 per week.
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What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in or around San Diego?

  • Sharp Healthcare in San Diego
  • Kaiser – San Diego Home Heath in San Diego
  • San Marcos Medical Center in San Marcos (29.5 miles from San Diego)
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta in Murrieta (58 miles from San Diego)
  • UCI – Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center in Fountain Valley (82.4 miles from San Diego)
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Historically, what is the most common contract length for Registered Nurse travel job in San Diego?

Based on recent travel nursing agencies data, the most common duration for a Registered Nurse job in San Diego is 13 weeks.
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How much does a night shift Registered Nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,642 per week based on recent job availability and travel nurse salary data.
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What shifts are most common for RN travel jobs near San Diego?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in San Diego and surrounding areas.
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How much does a day shift Registered Nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,572 per week based on recent job availability.
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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego

Facilities like Sharp Healthcare and Kaiser – San Diego Home Heath in San Diego all offer RN departments. It’s an amazing city to work in and is close to neighborhoods like Serra Mesa (zip code 92123), Linda Vista (zip code 92111) and Clairemont (zip code 92111).

Other popular cities near San Diego for RN job opportunities are National City (4.6 miles), Chula Vista (7 miles), and Bonita (8.8 miles). These nearby zip codes often have opportunities: 92078 (29.5 miles), 92563 (58 miles), and 92708 (82.4 miles).

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San Diego Hospitals

In San Diego there are 15 hospitals & healthcare facilities with RN staff. See what types of shifts, contract durations, job specialties, and nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer to help you find your next RN travel nursing position in or nearby San Diego.

Clairemont Mesa Medical Offices
Shifts
9 D
Departments
Family Care Nurse Practitioner, Skilled LPN/LVN, and Skilled RN
Address
6911 Convoy Ct
San Diego, CA 92111
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Clairemont (92117), University City (92122), Serra Mesa (92123), Clairemont (92111), Linda Vista (92111)
Garfield Specialty Center
Shifts
9 D and 14 E
Departments
Skilled LPN/LVN and Skilled RN
Address
5893 Copley Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Clairemont (92117), University City (92122), Clairemont (92111), Elvira (92037), Serra Mesa (92123)
Kaiser – San Diego Home Heath
Shifts
8 D
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Home Health Hospice Registered Nurse, Home Health LPN/LVN, Home Health Registered Nurse, Hospice LPN/LVN, RN Case Manager, and RN Case Manager
Address
10992 San Diego Mission Road- Building #2
San Diego, CA 92120
Nearby Neighborhoods
Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Del Cerro (92182), Normal Heights (92116), Montezuma Mesa (92182)
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 Zion Medical Center
Shifts
9 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Outpatient Clinic LPN/LVN, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
4647 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
Nearby Neighborhoods
Grantville (92182), Allied Gardens (92120), Del Cerro (92182), Montezuma Mesa (92182), Normal Heights (92116)
Sharp Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology , Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology , Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, and Sterile Processing Tech
Address
7901 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
Nearby Neighborhoods
Serra Mesa (92123), Linda Vista (92111), Clairemont (92111), Normal Heights (92116), Bayside Village (92110)
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