
Med/Surg 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 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.97
- Weekly
- $2,771
- Yearly (full-time)
- $144,092
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
- 2,369 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 82 of them in San Diego.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.00/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.10/hour across 432 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This 13-week travel contract is an opportunity for a Registered Nurse serving as a Charge RN in a hospital-based setting. The assignment includes a balanced schedule of two day shifts and two night shifts, along with variable on-call coverage. You will provide individualized, age-appropriate care, assess patient and family needs, develop and evaluate plans of care, coordinate with the healthcare team, support patient education, and advocate for patients and families. The role also involves guiding care activities, responding to complex clinical situations, and helping maintain safe, efficient patient progress across changing shift needs.
Weather:
San Diego typically offers mild, comfortable weather with plenty of sunshine, cool evenings, and occasional light rain. The coastal breeze can make outdoor activities especially pleasant, while inland areas are often slightly warmer.
Fun Things To Do:
• Balboa Park: Explore museums, gardens, architecture, and walking paths in one of San Diego’s most popular cultural destinations.
• La Jolla Cove: Enjoy coastal views, seaside walks, and opportunities to see local marine life.
• Julian (Day Trip): Visit this historic mountain town for scenic drives, hiking, and its well-known apple desserts.
• Temecula Valley (Day Trip): Spend a day exploring vineyards, restaurants, and picturesque inland scenery.
• Coronado Island: Relax on the beach, stroll through the village, and take in views across the bay.
Job Specifics:
City and State: San Diego, California
Shift: Two day shifts and two night shifts; variable on-call coverage, including one on-call shift per two-week pay period
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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