Job Description

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in SAN DIEGO, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/05/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
StartDate: 8/5/2025 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $2435.75 - $2684.30

The Brand new state of the art San Diego Medical Center is looking for an excellent clinician to join their team. Clinician must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player, and excellent thinking on their feet. Ability to float is a must! The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. Minimum Qualifications: 1)High School Diploma/GED 2) Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing. 3) Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California 4) Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units. 5) Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice. 6) Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers) 7) Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English). 8) Good interpersonal skills. 9) Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Certifications:

Required Qualifications
Current BLS certification required
- Must be willing to float between the 3 San Diego facilities (SDMC/Zion/San Marcos)
- Must be willing to float between units within scope based on facility needs (may work in lower acuity if that is where the facilities need is)
- Scheduling is 2 weeks in advance (longer schedules cannot be requested)
- unit/facility may vary by schedule (Traveler may be prescheduled in lower acuity units)
- Potential to float between units/facilities mid shift
MS ratios are at most 1:5 which is state ratio. However, KP plans for 1:4.
- Travel experience required
- Must be willing to float to both SDMC/Zion/San Marcos Medical Center based off needs of the facility

Preferred Qualifications
Epic experience

Facility Location

San Diego is a vibrant city filled with endless possibilities for adventure. From the beautiful beaches to the bustling downtown area, there is always something exciting to explore. As a traveling healthcare professional, you will have the opportunity to experience all that this city has to offer, from hiking in the nearby mountains to sampling delicious cuisine from around the world. With a diverse population and a rich cultural scene, San Diego is the perfect place to work and play.

• Visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo
• Explore Balboa Park and its many museums
• Relax on the sandy shores of Coronado Beach
• Hike Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
• Take a sunset cruise on San Diego Bay

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3321343. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)

About AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

 

Benefits

• Company provided housing options
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education

Job Tags

Temporary work, Extra income, Local area, Shift work,

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