Medical Surgical Per Diem Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 14 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. California MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like San Diego, Van Nuys, San Jose, Riverside and Thousand Oaks. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Currently, you can find MS jobs in California with a salary range between $35 to $71 per hour. The city with the highest paying MS job in California currently is Thousand Oaks with a position for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) at $48 per hour.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find MS travel nursing work in. UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego, Los Robles Hospital Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center in San Diego all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is Jul 26, 2025 for a Med/Tele – Medical Telemetry role at $71 per hour. The latest start date for an job in California is Jul 26, 2025 for a Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN) role at $48 per hour. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in California.

California is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in California with Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 14 Medical Surgical jobs in California and 116 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in San Diego.

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Med/Tele – Medical Telemetry

San Diego, California – 92120
12 N,
July 26, 2025

$67 to $71

Hourly Pay*

In the telemetry unit of a hospital, patients are often in critical condition and need constant monitoring and care. Telemetry nurses review data from special equipment to track a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, breathing and other vitals.***Facility requests only local CLNs. Please reach out to AM for exceptions. Must be available a minimum 1 shift / wk. and 1 weekend per month.

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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

San Diego, California – 92123
12 N,
July 26, 2025

$60 to $64

Hourly Pay*

MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
ACLS occasionally required

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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

San Diego, California – 92120
12 N,
July 26, 2025

$60 to $64

Hourly Pay*

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
ACLS occasionally required

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AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Fountain Valley.

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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

Fountain Valley, California – 92708
12 N,
July 26, 2025

$35 to $38

Hourly Pay*

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
ACLS occasionally required

***Per Diem Shifts Available Recent Experience Required.

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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

Fountain Valley, California – 92708
12 D,
July 26, 2025

$35 to $38

Hourly Pay*

MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
ACLS occasionally required

***per diem options available

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AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Los Alamitos.

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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

Los Alamitos, California – 90720
12 D,
July 26, 2025

$35 to $38

Hourly Pay*

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
ACLS occasionally required

*Per Diem Shifts Available Recent Experience Required.

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per diem

Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

Los Alamitos, California – 90720
12 N,
July 26, 2025

$35 to $38

Hourly Pay*

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
ACLS occasionally required

*Per Diem Shifts Available Recent Experience Required.

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Statistics on MS Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs in California

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in California?

An MS nurse in California can make an average of $44 per hour.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in California can make an average of $48 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in California can make an average of $46 per hour based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in California?

There are currently 14 Medical Surgical 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.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in California?

UCI – Los Alamitos Medical Center in Los Alamitos
Tenet – Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree
Clovis Community Medical Center in Clovis
Doctors Medical Center – Modesto in Modesto
Tenet – Doctors Hospital Of Manteca in Manteca

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

Recently Filled MS Travel Nursing Jobs in California

Want to know more about what kinds of MS jobs were recently filled in California? We’ve collected 11 of the most recently available RN MS travel nursing jobs posted by healthcare facilities in California. The most recent highest paying MS job was located in San Diego, with a hourly salary of $64. The lowest paying Medical Surgical position was located in Joshua Tree, with a hourly salary of $35.

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