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Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near San Diego, CA
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near San Diego, California?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Additional certifications may be needed for pediatric or other sub-specialty OR settings. Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
Most travel OR jobs look for recent perioperative experience in the role listed, such as circulating or scrubbing. Required experience may also depend on the facility’s surgical specialties, case types, equipment, and call expectations. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Will my multistate nursing license cover this California travel assignment?
No—California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license from another state doesn’t authorize practice here; you’ll need an active California RN license. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the California Board of Registered Nursing and plan ahead—eligible endorsement applicants may also apply for a temporary license while the permanent application is pending. Our California Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Explore San Diego, CA
A major coastal metro in the far southwest corner of California, San Diego, CA offers travel nurses a vast hospital market to work in. Assignments span emergency, medical-surgical, and specialty work across a wide range of facilities. Chula Vista is about fifteen minutes south on I-5, with La Jolla northwest along the coast and Escondido north up I-15. The metro is its own large market, with Los Angeles a couple of hours north as the only bigger one. Local housing runs high across the region, so many travelers lean on the trolley and the freeways to get around, and San Diego International sits a few minutes from downtown for the flight out. Balboa Park and the bayfront Embarcadero give green and water in the heart of the city.
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