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Locum Tenens Surgical Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice Jobs in California

Explore Locums Surgical Opportunities in California with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Surgical Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practice professional seeking locums job opportunities in California? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Nurse Practitioner Surgical Jobs in California Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locums opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. In the last year, average pay rate based on Nurse Practitioner jobs in was $211k per year.

Stay Informed About California Salary Trends for Locums Surgical Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locum tenens Surgical jobs in California, the average annual salary remains steady at $211k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job in California for a temporary Surgical position in the past year reached $224k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Surgical Nurse Practitioner field.

Diverse California Facilities Hiring Surgical Professionals

Temporary Surgical jobs in California for Nurse Practitioner Advanced Practices span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (6 jobs) and Children’s Hospital (1 job) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Surgical Job in California

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions around California, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: California locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive locum tenens Surgical jobs in California on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Statistics on Surgical Locums Jobs in California

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Surgical locum tenens job in California. We’ve compiled information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important statistics about types of healthcare facilities offering work in California so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Surgical Jobs in California

What is the salary range for locum tenens Surgical jobs in California?

The pay rates for the available locums Surgical jobs in California range from $198k to $224k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Surgical locums positions in California?

As of Oct 21, 2026, the average annual salary based on 11 locum tenens Surgical jobs in California is $211k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends in California for travel Surgical positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Surgical jobs in California was $211k per year. The highest-paying locums position in California in the past year reached $224k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Surgical jobs in California?

Our travel Surgical Advanced Practice opportunities in California span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (6 jobs) and Children’s Hospital (1 job).

How can I find out when new locums Surgical jobs open in California?

New locums Surgical positions in California are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

Places in or Nearby California Where Locums Surgical Jobs Are Located

In California, facilities like Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center, St Joseph Hospital – Eureka and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles all have departments that hire for locum tenens Surgical jobs. These facilities are nearby to cities like Downey, .

Other nearby states to California that offer Surgical jobs for Advanced Practices are Oregon (468 miles, Zip Codes 97030, 97367, 97225) and Washington (709.2 miles, Zip Codes 98604, 99133, 98112). These are near to zip codes: 97030 (468 miles).

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Healthcare Facilities in California That Offer Locums Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Surgical professionals.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Magnet 2022
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a children’s hospital at 4650 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, near the Los Feliz and Silver Lake neighborhoods and magnet-designated since 2022. Clinical departments include neonatal, pediatric critical care/intensivist, surgical, pediatrics and cardiology, and the facility reports physician and advanced practice clinicians among its core professions.
4650 W. SUNSET BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CA 90027
Departments
Cardiology, Pedi, Surgical, Neonatal, and Pediatrics, Critical Care-Intensivist
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center
Magnet 2026
Kaiser Permanente – Downey Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9333 Imperial Hwy in Downey, CA. Magnet-designated since 2026, the hospital includes departments such as Urgent Care, Neonatal Intensive Care (Level III-IV), PICU, PCU, surgical services and pediatrics. Nursing, physician, and advanced practice clinicians staff the facility to provide acute medical, surgical and critical care across those units.
9333 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
Departments
Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV, PICU, PCU, Urgent Care, Pedi, and Surgical
Shifts: 12 D, 12 N, and 13 N
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente – Fontana Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9961 Sierra Ave in Fontana, CA, near Declez and South Fontana. Clinical departments include Dermatology, OB/GYN, Surgical services, Oncology, Mammography, Pediatrics, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Care is provided by allied health professionals, physicians, and advanced practice clinicians. As a short-term acute care hospital, the facility delivers episodic inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical care supported by those clinical teams.
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
Departments
Pedi, Surgical, Dermatology, OB/GYN, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, and Oncology
Shifts: 8 E
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, CA, near the Tierrasanta and Serra Mesa neighborhoods; clinical departments include Dialysis, Skilled Nursing, ICU, Telemetry, Surgical, and MS. The facility’s clinical staff categories include allied health, advanced practice, nursing, and physicians. As a short-term acute care hospital with those departments and professions, it provides inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services supported by nursing, advanced practice clinicians, physicians, and allied health teams.
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
Departments
Surgical, Dialysis, Telemetry, Skilled Nursing, ICU, and MS
Shifts: 8 D, 9 D, 12 D, 12 N, and 14 D
Mercy Medical Center Redding
Mercy Medical Center Redding is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2175 Rosaline Ave Clairmont Hgts in Redding, CA, near Shady Acres Trailer Park and Reddingwood Mobile Home Park. Clinical departments include Trauma, Surgical care with CVOR and Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal‑Perinatal Medicine/Neonatology, and Hospitalist services, and the facility’s clinical staff includes advanced practice providers and physicians.
2175 ROSALINE AVE CLAIRMONT HGTS, REDDING, CA 96001
Departments
Trauma, Surgical, CVOR, Surgical Critical Care (Trauma Surgery), Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine / Neonatology, and Hospitalist
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital
Magnet 2026
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 450 East Romie Lane in Salinas, CA, near the Alisal neighborhood, Magnet-designated since 2026. Clinical departments cover a broad mix of acute and specialty services including surgical services and perioperative care (OR, PACU, CVOR), critical and emergency care (ICU, telemetry, ER), women’s and pediatric services (Labor & Delivery, Obstetrics, OB/GYN, Postpartum, Pedi), cardiology and vascular procedures (Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology), oncology and outpatient clinics, and facility support functions such as case management, clinical education, infection control, occupational health, mammography, and endoscopy. The medical workforce includes nursing, advanced practice clinicians, allied health professionals, and physicians; a facility of this type typically provides inpatient acute care, emergency services, surgical procedures, and maternal-newborn care.
450 East Romie Lane, SALINAS, CA 93901
Departments
ER, Cath Lab, Infection Control, MS, Clinical Education Specialist, Case Manager, ICU, OR, Interventional Radiology, Obstetrics, Surgical, Outpatient Clinic, Telemetry, Outpatient Oncology, Oncology, Endoscopy, Occupational Health, CVOR, Postpartum, Mammography, PACU, OB/GYN, Pedi, Labor & Delivery, Family, and Dermatology
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Durations: 9 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 18 wks
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka
St Joseph Hospital – Eureka is a short-term acute care hospital located at 2700 Dolbeer Street in Eureka, CA. Departments include Laborist, Pain Medicine, Cardiology, Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedic, Hospitalist, and ER, and the facility reports clinical staff categories of Advanced Practice and Physician. As a short-term acute care hospital staffed by physicians and advanced practice clinicians, it delivers acute inpatient, surgical and emergency services across the specialties listed.
2700 DOLBEER STREET, EUREKA, CA 95501
Departments
Laborist, Surgical, Oncology, Hospitalist, ER, Orthopedic, Pain Medicine, and Cardiology

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