Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,952 per week

AMN Healthcare Nursing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 528,223 - 560,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality private housing

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life insurance

Accident and short-term disability coverage

Free continuing education

Referral bonus for friends

Job summary

A national healthcare staffing firm is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Operating Room in San Diego, California. This role starts on 03/09/2026, lasting 13 weeks with 36 hours of night shifts per week. Candidates should have at least 3 years of OR experience and a California RN license. Compensation ranges from $2,863 to $3,040 per 12-hour shift. Benefits include competitive pay rates, free housing, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with operating room experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as an OR RN.
• Must have travel nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support complex surgical cases in the OR.
• Collaborate with a passionate team of OR professionals.
• Utilize advanced care models for patient outcomes.

Skills

Registered Nurse, OR

3 years of OR RN circulating experience

Travel experience of at least 1 year

Level II or Level I Trauma experience

Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Robotics experience

Certified BLS–AHA

RN license in California

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room in San Diego, California. The position starts on 03/09/2026, lasts 13 weeks at 36 hours per week, and consists of 12‑hour night shifts. This is a travel nursing opportunity.

Key Details

• Specialty: OR – Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

This role involves supporting complex surgical cases in a cutting‑edge OR unit. You will collaborate with a passionate team of OR professionals and utilize advanced care models to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, OR
• Minimum 3 years of OR RN circulating experience
• Travel experience of at least 1 year
• Level II or Level I Trauma experience
• Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Robotics experience
• Certified BLS–AHA (Copy required)
• RN license in California (RN‑CA)
• Verified SSN and DOB

Pay

Pay rate: $2,863.00 – $3,040.00 per 12‑hour shift.

Facility

This nationally recognized hospital has 99 beds and is known for excellence in heart care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and bariatric services.

Location

San Diego offers beautiful beaches, thriving downtown, and vibrant cultural scenes – an excellent setting for a traveling nurse.

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality private housing
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life insurance
• Accident and short‑term disability coverage
• Free continuing education
• Referral bonus for friends

About the Company

AMN Healthcare is a leader in nurse staffing, offering travel, local staffing, rapid response, and crisis nurse positions nationwide. We are an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer and encourage minority and female applicants.