CVPICU RN in San Diego, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,577/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.58
- Weekly
- $2,577
- Yearly (full-time)
- $134,004
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $71.58/hour — 6% 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
Job Description:
This travel assignment is for a Registered Nurse supporting a cardiovascular pediatric intensive care unit. The nurse will care for critically ill pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, using expertise with ventilators, multiple monitors, EKG interpretation, and heart transplant care. Recent CVPICU experience and cardiac training are required, along with BLS and PALS certifications. The schedule includes rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with opportunities to broaden your experience by floating within scope between units.
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 well suited for enjoying the coast, parks, and outdoor attractions between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
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Coastal Escape: Relax at La Jolla Cove and explore the nearby shoreline.
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Cultural Outing: Visit Balboa Park’s gardens, museums, and Spanish-style architecture.
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Island Day Trip: Take a ferry to Coronado for beaches, shops, and waterfront views.
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Mountain Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Julian’s historic downtown and scenic surroundings.
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Desert Day Trip: Visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for wide-open landscapes and desert scenery.
Job Specifics:
City and State: San Diego, California
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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