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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in California

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in California

We currently offer 248 of the best RN travel jobs in California and 63 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Bakersfield, Turlock and Merced. 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 as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in California earned about $2,521 per week as of Apr 1, 2025. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,369 to $3,882 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Bakersfield with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room – OR at $3,882 per week.

In California, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City, Kaiser – Fontana Medical Center in Fontana and Kaiser Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park are well known in California.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in California is May 26, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Infusion – Intravenous Therapy N – IV Therapy role at $3,814 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is Jun 9, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – First Assistant – First Assist Registered Nurse role at $3,520 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks and 14 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, California is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in California with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 248 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Palo Alto

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Registered Nurse positions available in Palo Alto.
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,950 to $3,251
Weekly Pay*
The respected team members of this Catheterization Lab are looking for a team-playing, caring RN to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will bring experience, passion, and innovation to their position. With a care-giving model based on high-level patient outcomes, this unit seeks a well-regarded Cath Lab RN to become a member of this driven team of caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,544 to $2,804
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 – Case Management- Case Manager
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,492 to $2,746
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Case Management- Case Manager
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,315 to $2,551
Weekly Pay*
A Brief Overview: Case Managers are licensed nursing professionals responsible for coordinating continuum of care and discharge planning activities for a caseload of assigned patients. Major responsibilities include coordinating all facets of a patient’s admission/discharge; performing utilization review activities, including review of patient charts for timeliness of services as well as appropriate utilization of services; and ensuring optimum use of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external review agencies’ requirements. Case Managers act as consultants to the clinical team, service lines, and other departments regarding patient assessment and patient care and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. In their role, Case Managers, by applying guidelines and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, influence and direct the delivery and quality of patient care. A hospital-based case management system has as its primary goal to ensure the most appropriate use of services by patients and, toward that end, to avoid duplication and misuse of medical services, control costs by reducing inefficient services, and improve the effectiveness of care delivery. Objectives are to facilitate timely discharge; prompt, efficient use of resources; achievement of expected outcomes; collaborative practice; coordination of care across the continuum; and performance/quality improvement activities that lead to optimal patient outcomes. A Case Manager differs from other roles in professional nursing/health care practice in that it is not intended to provide direct patient care; rather, a Case Manager will be assigned to specific patients to ensure that the medical services and treatments required are accomplished in the most financially and clinically efficient manner.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Bakersfield

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Registered Nurse positions available in Bakersfield.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bakersfield, California – 93311
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Bakersfield, California – 93301
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$3,024 to $3,332
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Los Angeles

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Registered Nurse positions available in Los Angeles.
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Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$3,328 to $3,667
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Los Angeles, California – 90034
  • 12 D,
  • June 11, 2025
  • 13
$3,173 to $3,497
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery 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 – Postpartum
  • Los Angeles, California – 90034
  • 8 D,
  • June 11, 2025
  • 13
$3,090 to $3,406
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Post Partum 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 – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Los Angeles, California – 90015
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,985 to $3,289
Weekly Pay*
The respected team members of this Catheterization Lab are looking for a team-playing, caring RN to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will bring experience, passion, and innovation to their position. With a care-giving model based on high-level patient outcomes, this unit seeks a well-regarded Cath Lab RN to become a member of this driven team of caregivers.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Fresno

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Registered Nurse positions available in Fresno.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,784 to $3,068
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 53
$2,784 to $3,068
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Fresno, California – 93721
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,722 to $3,000
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment where patient care is firmly rooted in compassion, innovation, and a drive for great outcomes. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative, energetic caregivers.
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Statistics on RN Jobs in California

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in California. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in California

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in California?

A Registered Nurse nurse in California can make an average of $2,483 per week.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $2,418 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift RN make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in California can make an average of $2,393 per week based on recent job availability.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in California?

There are currently 248 Registered Nurse 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.

Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in California?

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks
  • Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City
  • Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles
  • Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills
  • Kaiser – Fontana Medical Center in Fontana

What is the most common type of shift for RN travel nursing jobs in California?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in California cities based on the last 6 months.

How long is the most common contract duration for RN travel jobs in California?

13 weeks is the most common duration for a(n) Registered Nurse travel job in California based on recent data.

What are the top paying RN jobs available in California currently?

Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in California

Cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose currently have RN travel jobs. California is a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Kaiser – South Bay Medical Center, Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center , Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center and Kaiser – Fontana Medical Center which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in California that Offer Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 17 wks, 18 wks, 21 wks, 25 wks, 26 wks, 27 wks, 28 wks, and 36 wks
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplantation Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technology, Dialysis, Director of Nursing Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, IV Therapy, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Occupational Health Physician Assistant, Oncology RN, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Oncology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Kaiser – Santa Clara Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
700 Lawrence Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Nearby Neighborhoods
Roundup Trailer Lodge (95054), Garden Court Mobile Home Village (95054), Santa Clara Trailer Village (95054)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 20 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, and Telemetry RN
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 24 wks, 26 wks, and 52 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Postpartum, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 26 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, First Assist Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Sterile Processing Tech
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 18 wks, 19 wks, and 28 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room LPN/LVN, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient LPN/LVN, Pediatric Emergency Room, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, and Telemetry RN
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, First Assist Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Adventist Health White Memorial
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, 16 wks, 20 wks, 26 wks, 36 wks, and 52 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Clinical Education Specialist, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brooklyn Heights (90033), Aliso Village (90013), Pico Gardens (90033), Taylor Junction (90012), Mission Junction (90012)
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, House Supervisor, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, RN Case Manager, Sterile Processing Tech, Telemetry RN, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Neighborhoods
Anza Vista (94115), Amanico Ergina Village (94115), Marcus Garvey Square (94115), North of the Panhandle (94117), Martin Luther King Square (94115)

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