How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in San Diego?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, November 15th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in San Diego is $2,731 but can pay up to $3,800 per week.

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San Diego, CA Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Case Management RN

Travel Contract

Case Management RN

San Diego, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Evenings

$3,800/week

Evenings

5x8

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Case Management RN

Travel Contract

Case Management RN

San Diego, CA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Evenings

$3,427/week

Evenings

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Stepdown PCU RN

Travel Contract

Stepdown PCU RN

San Diego, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,087/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Operating Room RN

Travel Contract

Operating Room RN

San Diego, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$3,087/week

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Emergency Room RN

Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

San Diego, CA
Coast Medical Service
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$3,087/week

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Case Manager RN

Travel Contract

Case Manager RN

San Diego, CA
Meda Health
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,058/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Diego, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,024/week

Days

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

San Diego, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,024/week

Days

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

San Diego, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,006/week

Days

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for OR RN

Travel Contract

OR RN

San Diego, CA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,005/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for ED RN

Travel Contract

ED RN

San Diego, CA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,005/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Surgical RN

Travel Contract

Surgical RN

San Diego, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$3,005/week

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Emergency Room RN

Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

San Diego, CA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$3,005/week

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Hospice

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Hospice

San Diego, CA
TotalMed RN
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,993/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

San Diego, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,990/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

San Diego, CA
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,989/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for OR RN

Travel Contract

OR RN

San Diego, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,982/week

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for ER RN

Travel Contract

ER RN

San Diego, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,982/week

Rotating

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for PCU RN

Travel Contract

PCU RN

San Diego, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,982/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for ICU RN

Travel Contract

ICU RN

San Diego, CA
Meda Health
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,982/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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San Diego, CA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,738/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,738 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,571.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 1,958 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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San Diego, CA Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in San Diego?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in San Diego are TotalMed RN (25 jobs), GQR Healthcare (22 jobs), and Med Ninjas (21 jobs).

What hospitals in San Diego currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in San Diego are Sharp Memorial Hospital (59 jobs), Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center (45 jobs), and Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego (39 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 4 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $66 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $79 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, November 15th 2026, Vivian has 33 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 per hour on average, and up to $89 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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