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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in San Diego, CA for STs

Find Top ST 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 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.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near San Diego

We have 5 Operating Room travel jobs in California, and 128 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Loma Linda, California – 92354
    Distance from San Diego: 92 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,000 to $2,204
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting Loma Linda is looking for the right Technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Bernardino, California – 92404
    Distance from San Diego: 96 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,023 to $2,230
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • San Bernardino, California – 92404
    Distance from San Diego: 96 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,023 to $2,230
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
    Distance from San Diego: 111 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,340 to $2,579
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Moab, Utah – 84532
    Distance from San Diego: 588 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,598 to $1,761
Weekly Pay*
Moab Regional Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for one temp or permanent Circulator/Scrub RN opening. This position plays an essential role in the provision of care to our patients before, during, and after operations and procedures. Our ideal candidate is efficient with a high level of attention to detail and is passionate about patient safety. Due to the rural location of MRH, our ideal candidate must possess a comprehensive range of general nursing skills and be able to adapt and learn new skills without hesitation. This position will call on your ability to respond quickly and accurately in a wide variety of situations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their nursing skills.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Montrose, Colorado – 81401
    Distance from San Diego: 656 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,905 to $2,099
Weekly Pay*
The Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation. The non-physician first assistant practices under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Must demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and other cognitive education with additional education in the use of surgical instruments on tissue versus the handling of instruments. The certified first assistant may also function as a surgical technologist.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado – 81601
    Distance from San Diego: 723 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,997 to $2,201
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the Surgeon and RN. Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed. Assists in preparing and moving patients.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Mountain Home, Idaho – 83647
    Distance from San Diego: 724 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,808 to $1,992
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Boise, Idaho – 83706
    Distance from San Diego: 755 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 18, 2025
  • 12
$1,614 to $1,778
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from San Diego: 830 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,313 to $1,447
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lone Tree, Colorado – 80124
    Distance from San Diego: 831 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,383 to $1,524
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Denver, Colorado – 80218
    Distance from San Diego: 833 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,528 to $1,684
Weekly Pay*
350 bed Level 4 Trauma Center Unit sees Total Joints, spine, Transplants (kidney/Liver), Robotics, Vascular, ENT, Plastics
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from San Diego: 844 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Oregon – 97477
    Distance from San Diego: 844 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Dillon, Montana – 59725
    Distance from San Diego: 897 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,456 to $1,604
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Dillon is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Dillon, Montana – 59725
    Distance from San Diego: 897 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,332 to $1,468
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Dillon is looking for the right technician 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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from San Diego: 923 miles
  • 10 E,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Clackamas, Oregon – 97015
    Distance from San Diego: 923 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong Neuro experience lami/crani/spinal fusion, as well as ortho , general surgery, ent, gyn, urology and plastics.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hillsboro, Oregon – 97124
    Distance from San Diego: 938 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Must have strong ortho, total joint, and robotic skills
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska – 69361
    Distance from San Diego: 973 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,509 to $1,663
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses as a Surg Tech. Expect to enhance your professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Puyallup, Washington – 98372
    Distance from San Diego: 1,035 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
Must be available to work 7 days a week (unless approved by NM) RTO: Able to approve up to 5 days; RTO, must be willing to add missed days at the end of the contract Shift time will vary based on department needs (will not change daily, possibly weekly) Start time could remain the same throughout the contract Shift Times: 12h Days: 1030-2300 Will be expected to work occasional weekends as determined by department needs On-Call for ORT/RNs: Add to offer email that you have confirmed on call status with the candidate. 4-6 shifts/6 week Nights: 2230-0700 Weekends: Hours TBD based on staffing (about 4-8h) Additional information from NM: Call: Yes. First, the call is 4-6 shifts in a 6-weeks’ schedule period and not in a month. Calls can include nights and weekends. Weekend: Weekend hours TBD is not call. If I have a need in the department for a weekend and he will work potential weekends depending on department needs. It would be working and not call. Response Time: 30 mins required No sleep rooms Anest
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Tacoma, Washington – 98405
    Distance from San Diego: 1,042 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 12
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Tacoma, Washington – 98405
    Distance from San Diego: 1,042 miles
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Tacoma, Washington – 98405
    Distance from San Diego: 1,042 miles
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,777
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Statistics on OR ST 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 STs in San Diego, CA

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, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in San Diego and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in San Diego can make an average of $2,054 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 $2,291 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
  • 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)
  • Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda (92.2 miles from San Diego)

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: 92078 (29.5 miles), 92563 (58 miles) and 92354 (92.2 miles).

San Diego Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 3 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.