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Certified OB Tech
Escondido, California
Palomar Medical Center

$1,806/week

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Certified OB Tech

Job Overview

Specialty: Surgical Services
Location: Escondido, California
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day, 3x12 hours
Weekly hours: 36
Schedule notes: Weekends required; call and float possible
Local candidates: No locals

Required Qualifications

2 years related OB Tech experience
Certified Surgical Tech credential: CST or NCCT

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years related experience
Bilingual Spanish

Required Documents / Compliance

Driver’s license or state ID with address
Background check
Employment application
References
Skills checklist
Photo for badge
Physical exam
Fit mask
Negative TB test or chest X-ray
Drug screening
Medical and employee information release form
Flu vaccination documentation or declination
COVID documentation or declination

Required Training / Competencies

HIPAA acknowledgement
Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
Pass/fail testing
Core Part I
Core Part II
Core Part III
Unit specialty exam
Skills competency checklist

Additional Notes

Call and float may be required
Background screening and other compliance items must be completed within stated start-date timelines

Facility

Palomar Medical Center

4.1rating(48 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Palomar Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

The unit is traveler friendly.

Cons

There is no schedule flexibility.

Monique C

Labor and Delivery (RN)

Dec '25

Review of Palomar Medical Center on Jun 29, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
485 beds

ADDRESS2185 Citracado ParkwayEscondido, CA 92029

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About Escondido, CA

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Escondido, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
Wages are generally competitive with the cost of living.

Weather

Summer highs average around 85°F, while winter lows average around 40°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
Options can be found through online platforms and local real estate agencies.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are bus services within the city.

Demographics

Escondido has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
The city has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

The city offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, and there are local art galleries and music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and hiking, and outdoor activities are abundant with several parks and recreational areas nearby.

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