Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in San Diego, CA | Nights (3x12)

Sharp - Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, CA
Weekly Pay
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$3,060
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
09/08
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in San Diego, California, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Sharp - Memorial Hospital. This role pays $3,060 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Operating Room travel nurse job in San Diego, CA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Sharp - Memorial Hospital
  • Location: San Diego, CA 92123
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
  • Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
  • Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
  • Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – 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.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in California

Single-state license required. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the California Licensing Center →

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.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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