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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, California

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around San Diego, California. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the San Diego area. We also have 1 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. 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 OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Apr 1, 2025, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in San Diego and surrounding areas earned about $2,923 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range from $3,172 per week.

San Diego is a great location for OR 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 Operating Room Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 1 Operating Room jobs in San Diego, CA and 16 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 143 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.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Diego, California – 92154
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$3,172 to $3,495
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Murrieta, California – 92563
    Distance from San Diego: 58 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,386 to $2,629
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lynwood, California – 90262
    Distance from San Diego: 103 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,135 to $2,352
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93311
    Distance from San Diego: 212 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 14
$3,522 to $3,882
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right First Assist 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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93311
    Distance from San Diego: 212 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 14
$3,499 to $3,857
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
    Distance from San Diego: 212 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 14
$3,431 to $3,781
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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • San Luis Obispo, California – 93405
    Distance from San Diego: 267 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,185 to $2,857
Weekly Pay*
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 Department Specific License/Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucson, Arizona – 85755
    Distance from San Diego: 365 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,612 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salinas, California – 93901
    Distance from San Diego: 374 miles
  • 8 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,690 to $2,964
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from San Diego: 425 miles
  • 10 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,128 to $2,345
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oakland, California – 94611
    Distance from San Diego: 454 miles
  • 8 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$3,090 to $3,406
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Carmichael, California – 95608
    Distance from San Diego: 470 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,985 to $3,289
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Vacaville, California – 95688
    Distance from San Diego: 475 miles
  • 8 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$3,090 to $3,406
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Rosa, California – 95403
    Distance from San Diego: 503 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$3,112 to $3,430
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redding, California – 96001
    Distance from San Diego: 616 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,917 to $2,113
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,013 to $2,218
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,013 to $2,218
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
ob Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from San Diego: 624 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
ob Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rio Rancho, New Mexico – 87124
    Distance from San Diego: 626 miles
  • 10 D, 10 E, 10 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • El Paso, Texas – 79925
    Distance from San Diego: 627 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from San Diego: 651 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from San Diego: 673 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in San Diego, California

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

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

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near San Diego?

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

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

How many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in San Diego?

There are currently 1 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in San Diego. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,643 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,845 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near San Diego?

  • Sharp Healthcare in San Diego
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta in Murrieta (58 miles from San Diego)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in San Diego?

An Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,809 per week.

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in San Diego?

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego

In San Diego, facilities like Sharp Healthcare, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Serra Mesa (zip code 92123), Linda Vista (zip code 92111) and Clairemont (zip code 92111) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near San Diego’s OR job opportunities are National City (4.6 miles), Chula Vista (7 miles) and Bonita (8.8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 92563 (58 miles).

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San Diego Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 6 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR 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 OR nurse position in or nearby San Diego.

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)
* 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.