San Diego RN market intelligence
Travel Nurse Jobs in San Diego, CA
See live San Diego, CA travel nurse jobs by facility, specialty, pay, and recent activity, then compare which San Diego travel nurse agencies are covering the same demand before you share your information.
Facility pay and agency coverage
Mullet shows direct travel nurse contracts and helps you compare which agencies are active on the same San Diego facility demand, along with pay, specialty, and recency.
Market brief
Within 50 miles of San Diego, Mullet currently shows 13 active RN travel job postings across 6 facilities and 3 agencies. Average weekly pay is $2,568/week, with current postings reaching $3,072/week. The strongest current demand is in NICU, L&D, Oncology, ICU, and Operating Room. Use this page to compare San Diego travel nurse assignments by facility demand, specialty mix, pay, and agency coverage.
Current snapshot
Live jobs13
Facilities6
Agencies3
Facility demand snapshot
San Diego hospitals and facilities hiring travel nurses
See where current San Diego hospital demand is concentrated. Facility-level demand helps you understand which San Diego-area hospitals are active, which specialties are showing up, and which agencies are connected to those openings.
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25 openings
AMN Healthcare
Oncology Travel RN
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,754 /wk
Start
Aug 3, 2026
Shift
8hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hrs/week
Updated
Jul 13, 2026
Aya Healthcare
CVICU Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,545 /wk
Start
Aug 10, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Openings
3 openings
Updated
Jun 12, 2026
Aya Healthcare
NICU Travel RN
Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego - San Diego, California
$2,433 /wk
Start
Aug 3, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Updated
Jun 15, 2026
Aya Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,387 /wk
Start
Aug 10, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Openings
3 openings
Updated
Jul 6, 2026
Aya Healthcare
PICU Travel RN
Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego - San Diego, California
$2,249 /wk
Start
Aug 17, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Updated
Jul 10, 2026
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Aya Healthcare
Oncology Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,236/wk12hr DaysJun 12, 2026
Aya Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,234/wk12hr Nights4 openingsMay 27, 2026
Aya Healthcare
Progressive Care Unit Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,234/wk12hr Nights3 openingsMay 27, 2026
Aya Healthcare
Operating Room Travel RN
Palomar Medical Center Escondido - Escondido, California
$3,072/wk12hr DaysJul 10, 2026
Aequor
NICU Travel RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital - La Mesa, California
$2,882/wk12hr Days2 openingsJul 10, 2026
Specialty demand board
San Diego travel nurse specialties hiring right now
Specialty demand changes by market. Use current San Diego specialty volume, facility count, and pay ranges to decide which agencies are worth talking to for your specialty.
NICU
Jobs
3
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,882
Avg Pay
$2,732
L&D
Jobs
2
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,801
Avg Pay
$2,735
Oncology
Jobs
2
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,754
Avg Pay
$2,495
ICU
Jobs
2
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,387
Avg Pay
$2,311
Operating Room
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$3,072
Avg Pay
$3,072
CVICU
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,545
Avg Pay
$2,545
PICU
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,249
Avg Pay
$2,249
Progressive Care Unit
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,234
Avg Pay
$2,234
| Specialty | Active Job Postings | Average Weekly Pay | Highest Weekly Pay | Facilities Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NICU | 3 | $2,732 | $2,882 | 2 |
| L&D | 2 | $2,735 | $2,801 | 2 |
| Oncology | 2 | $2,495 | $2,754 | 2 |
| ICU | 2 | $2,311 | $2,387 | 1 |
| Operating Room | 1 | $3,072 | $3,072 | 1 |
| CVICU | 1 | $2,545 | $2,545 | 1 |
| PICU | 1 | $2,249 | $2,249 | 1 |
| Progressive Care Unit | 1 | $2,234 | $2,234 | 1 |
Agencies with San Diego coverage
Agencies posting San Diego jobs right now
These are the San Diego travel nurse agencies Mullet currently sees posting RN jobs in this market. Compare job volume, facility coverage, specialty mix, pay, and freshness.
Aya Healthcare
Jobs
9
Avg Pay
$2,451
Facilities
4
Top specialties
ICUCVICU+1 more
Likely directChoose agencies
Aequor
Jobs
3
Avg Pay
$2,855
Facilities
1
Top specialties
NICUL&D
Likely directChoose agencies
AMN Healthcare
Jobs
1
Avg Pay
$2,754
Facilities
1
Top specialties
Oncology
Likely directChoose agencies
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aya Healthcare | 9 | 4 | $2,451 | $3,072 | ICU, CVICU, L&D | Compare San Diego coverage |
| Aequor | 3 | 1 | $2,855 | $2,882 | NICU, L&D | Compare San Diego coverage |
| AMN Healthcare | 1 | 1 | $2,754 | $2,754 | Oncology | Compare San Diego coverage |
Methodology
How this San Diego market page is updated
Mullet refreshes active job supply throughout the day. Facility, agency, specialty, pay, and freshness metrics are calculated from currently active San Diego RN travel job postings. Pay averages are calculated from postings with valid weekly pay data. Direct-access labels are based on Mullet's current agency, facility, and source signals. When directness is uncertain, we label conservatively instead of pretending to know more than we do.
Questions nurses ask first
San Diego travel nurse market FAQ
What travel nurse jobs are available within 50 miles of San Diego, CA right now?
Based on current Mullet inventory, the area within 50 miles of San Diego in the San Diego, CA market has active RN travel job postings across facilities such as University of California San Diego Medical Center, Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego, Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, and Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health.
Which hospitals near San Diego have the most travel nurse jobs?
Current Mullet supply in the San Diego, CA market is concentrated at facilities such as University of California San Diego Medical Center (5), Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego (2), Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center (1), and Sharp Memorial Hospital (3).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of San Diego?
Current pay data suggests Operating Room, NICU, and L&D are among the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of San Diego on Mullet right now.
Which agencies are posting travel nurse jobs in San Diego?
Agencies currently posting San Diego, CA travel nurse jobs on Mullet include Aya Healthcare, Aequor, and AMN Healthcare.
What is the average weekly pay for travel nurse jobs within 50 miles of San Diego, CA?
Across current RN travel job postings within 50 miles of San Diego with valid pay data, average weekly pay is about $2,568.
How can I compare travel nurse assignments in San Diego?
Start by comparing live San Diego, CA assignments by facility, specialty, pay, freshness, and agency coverage. The goal is not to contact every recruiter. It is to identify which agencies appear closest to current San Diego demand before you share your information.
How should I choose a travel nursing agency for San Diego?
A common travel nurse strategy is to work with 2-3 agencies. For San Diego, CA, the smarter version is to choose agencies that actually have current coverage in the San Diego market. Compare active job volume, facilities represented, specialty fit, pay, freshness, and direct-access signals before sharing your information.
Why does agency coverage matter for travel nurse jobs?
Agency coverage matters because the same market can look very different from one agency to the next. Job volume, facility coverage, specialty mix, pay, and freshness can all signal which agencies may be closest to current demand.
Does Mullet submit me to jobs?
No. Mullet does not submit you to jobs from this page. Mullet helps you compare live job and agency coverage. If you choose to contact agencies through Mullet, your information is shared only with the agencies you select.
What does Mullet mean by direct-access job visibility?
Mullet highlights jobs where we have evidence that an agency has direct access to the order or is a verified direct source. When directness is uncertain, we label it conservatively instead of pretending to know more than we do.
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