
ER RN in San Diego, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,771/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.97
- Weekly
- $2,771
- Yearly (full-time)
- $144,092
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $76.97/hour — 14% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,168 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 73 of them in San Diego.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.25/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a travel Registered Nurse assignment in San Diego, supporting patients and families through individualized, age-appropriate care in a 50+ bed emergency department. In this role, you will assess patient and family needs, develop and implement plans of care, evaluate progress, provide education, document thoroughly, and advocate for each patient’s goals and rights. You will also coordinate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team, respond to complex or high-risk situations, and adapt interventions as patient needs change. This 12-hour variable-shift assignment offers the opportunity to bring your emergency nursing experience to a coastal California destination.
Weather
San Diego typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine, moderate daytime temperatures, and cooler evenings. Light layers are useful for exploring the city, coastline, and nearby outdoor attractions.
Fun Things To Do
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Coastal Escape: Explore La Jolla Cove, tide pools, beaches, and scenic ocean overlooks.
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City Adventure: Visit Balboa Park’s gardens, museums, and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
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Day Trip: Spend a day in Coronado walking along the beach, browsing local shops, and enjoying views across the bay.
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Day Trip: Head to Julian for mountain scenery, hiking, and its historic small-town atmosphere.
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Outdoor Getaway: Hike through Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for coastal trails and panoramic views.
Job Specifics
City and State: San Diego, California
Shift: 12-hour variable shifts
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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