Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, CA for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around San Diego, California. 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 MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

San Diego is a great location for MS 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!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 8 Medical Surgical travel jobs in California, and 471 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.

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Upland, California – 91786
Distance from San Diego: 99 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,836 to $2,023

This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio 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 – Medical Surgical

Upland, California – 91786
Distance from San Diego: 99 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,836 to $2,023

This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio 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 – Medical Surgical

Upland, California – 91786
Distance from San Diego: 99 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,836 to $2,023

This outstanding facility, based in exciting San Antonio 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 – Medical Surgical

Yuma, Arizona – 85364
Distance from San Diego: 148 miles
12 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,434 to $1,580

At Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliation of Encompass Health and Yuma Regional Medical Center, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Yuma, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Mesa, Arizona – 85206
Distance from San Diego: 313 miles
12 N,
July 1, 2025
13

$1,395 to $1,537

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Palo Alto, California – 94304
Distance from San Diego: 431 miles
8 D,
June 28, 2025
13

$2,139 to $2,357

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 – Medical Surgical

Palo Alto, California – 94304
Distance from San Diego: 431 miles
8 D,
July 6, 2025
12

$2,086 to $2,299

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 – Medical Surgical

Lodi, California – 95240
Distance from San Diego: 440 miles
12 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,925 to $2,518

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Lodi, California – 95240
Distance from San Diego: 440 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,995 to $2,199

This unit provides general acute care for a mix of both medical and surgical patients. Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi’s close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Farmington, New Mexico – 87401
Distance from San Diego: 578 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,668 to $1,838

This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual 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 – Medical Surgical

Fort Bragg, California – 95437
Distance from San Diego: 594 miles
12 N,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,982 to $2,184

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
Distance from San Diego: 606 miles
12 N,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,867 to $2,057

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
Distance from San Diego: 606 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,549 to $1,707

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
Distance from San Diego: 606 miles
12 N,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,549 to $1,707

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
Distance from San Diego: 606 miles
12 N,
July 14, 2025
13

$1,549 to $1,707

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
12 D,
June 28, 2025
13

$1,766 to $1,946

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Grand Junction, Colorado – 81501
Distance from San Diego: 651 miles
8 N,
June 22, 2025
13

$2,068 to $2,278

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Grand Junction, Colorado – 81501
Distance from San Diego: 651 miles
12 D,
July 11, 2025
13

$1,962 to $2,162

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 – Medical Surgical

Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
Distance from San Diego: 673 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,562 to $1,721

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
Distance from San Diego: 704 miles
12 N,
June 14, 2025
13

$1,871 to $2,061

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 – Medical Surgical

Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
Distance from San Diego: 724 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,702 to $1,876

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 – Medical Surgical

Aspen, Colorado – 81611
Distance from San Diego: 731 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$2,306 to $2,542

This outstanding Medical Surgical 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 – Medical Surgical

Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
Distance from San Diego: 733 miles
12 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,566 to $2,048

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 160 bed community hospital – Southeastern NM, about 3 hrs each from Ablq NM and Lubbock TX

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Carlsbad, New Mexico – 88220
Distance from San Diego: 753 miles
12 N,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,389 to $1,816

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 115 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Southwestern NM Patient Ratio: 1:6 EMR: MedHost Scrub Color: Any

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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in San Diego, California

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near San Diego. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the San Diego and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical 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.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in San Diego, CA

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in San Diego?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in San Diego and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,647 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in San Diego and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,518 per week based on recent job availability data.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in San Diego?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in San Diego is 13 weeks.

Recently Filled MS Jobs in & Near San Diego

Curious to learn what kinds of MS jobs were recently filled in San Diego and the benefits of travel nursing? Look no further. We’ve collected 14 of the most recently available RN MS travel jobs posted by healthcare facilities in or nearby to San Diego. The most recent highest paying MS job in San Diego was a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical job in San Diego with a weekly salary of $3,447, and a contract length of 13 weeks. The lowest paying Medical Surgical travel nurse position in San Diego was a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical position in San Diego with a weekly salary of $2,127, and a contract length of 13 weeks.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 N
Start
May 22, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,636 to $3,447

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 D
Start
May 22, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,636 to $3,447

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 D
Start
November 13, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,415 to $3,157

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92123
Shifts
12 N
Start
November 13, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,127 to $2,781

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92123
Shifts
12 N
Start
November 13, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,279 to $2,511

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92123
Shifts
12 D
Start
November 13, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,279 to $2,511

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 N
Start
December 4, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,152 to $2,815

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 N
Start
December 4, 2024
Duration
10 Weeks

$2,127 to $2,781

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 D
Start
December 4, 2024
Duration
10 Weeks

$2,127 to $2,781

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 N
Start
January 8, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,152 to $2,815

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 N
Start
April 7, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,244 to $2,473

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
San Diego, CA 92120
Shifts
12 N
Start
May 5, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$2,313 to $2,549

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego

Other popular cities near San Diego’s MS job opportunities are National City (4.6 miles), Chula Vista (7 miles) and Bonita (8.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 92078 (29.5 miles) and 92354 (92.2 miles).

San Diego Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS 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 MS nurse position in or nearby San Diego.

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)

* 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.