ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in San Diego, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,681/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $74.47
- Weekly
- $2,681
- Yearly (full-time)
- $139,412
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $74.47/hour — 10% 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
- 2,331 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 83 of them in San Diego.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.35/hour across 434 jobs).
Job description
Join a 13-week travel healthcare contract as an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse in San Diego. You will care for critically ill patients during 12-hour night shifts, using your ICU experience to manage complex conditions and support patients through high-acuity care. This assignment is a critical-need opportunity with a consistent 36-hour weekly schedule, giving you time to experience the coastal scenery and vibrant neighborhoods of Southern California between shifts.
Weather:
San Diego typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine, cool evenings, and occasional light rain. It is a pleasant season for exploring beaches, parks, and outdoor attractions.
Fun Things To Do:
• Coastal outing: Explore La Jolla Cove, watch sea lions, and enjoy scenic ocean views.
• City adventure: Visit Balboa Park, its museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo.
• Day trip: Travel to Julian for mountain scenery, small-town charm, and its famous apple pie.
• Day trip: Spend a day in Temecula exploring vineyards, tasting rooms, and the Old Town district.
• Outdoor escape: Hike the trails and enjoy panoramic views at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
Job Specifics:
City and State: San Diego, California
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
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