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 18 active RN travel job postings across 5 facilities and 2 agencies. Average weekly pay is $2,453/week, with current postings reaching $3,135/week. The strongest current demand is in ICU, L&D, NICU, Peds - Oncology, 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 jobs18
Facilities5
Agencies2
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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34 openings
Aya Healthcare
Operating Room Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$3,135 /wk
Start
Jul 13, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hrs/week
Openings
2 openings
Updated
Jun 16, 2026
Aya Healthcare
L&D Travel RN
Palomar Medical Center Escondido - Escondido, California
$3,072 /wk
Start
Jul 27, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Updated
Jun 16, 2026
Aya Healthcare
Case Manager Travel RN
Palomar Medical Center Escondido - Escondido, California
$2,986 /wk
Start
Jul 13, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hrs/week
Updated
Jun 11, 2026
Aequor
L&D Travel RN
Sharp Memorial Hospital - La Mesa, California
$2,674 /wk
Start
Jun 29, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Updated
Jun 17, 2026
Aya Healthcare
L&D Travel RN
Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health - La Jolla, California
$2,669 /wk
Start
Jul 6, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hrs/week
Openings
3 openings
Updated
May 15, 2026
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Aya Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
Palomar Medical Center Escondido - Escondido, California
$2,642/wk12hr NightsJun 12, 2026
Aya Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
Palomar Medical Center Escondido - Escondido, California
$2,642/wk12hr NightsJun 12, 2026
Aya Healthcare
CVICU Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,545/wk12hr Nights5 openingsJun 12, 2026
Aya Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,379/wk12hr NightsMay 27, 2026
Aya Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
University of California San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, California
$2,379/wk12hr Nights3 openingsMay 27, 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.
ICU
Jobs
5
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,642
Avg Pay
$2,455
L&D
Jobs
3
Facilities
3
Max Pay
$3,072
Avg Pay
$2,805
NICU
Jobs
3
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,117
Avg Pay
$2,117
Peds - Oncology
Jobs
2
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$1,986
Avg Pay
$1,986
Operating Room
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$3,135
Avg Pay
$3,135
Case Manager
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,986
Avg Pay
$2,986
CVICU
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,545
Avg Pay
$2,545
Oncology
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,236
Avg Pay
$2,236
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 5 | $2,455 | $2,642 | 2 |
| L&D | 3 | $2,805 | $3,072 | 3 |
| NICU | 3 | $2,117 | $2,117 | 1 |
| Peds - Oncology | 2 | $1,986 | $1,986 | 1 |
| Operating Room | 1 | $3,135 | $3,135 | 1 |
| Case Manager | 1 | $2,986 | $2,986 | 1 |
| CVICU | 1 | $2,545 | $2,545 | 1 |
| Oncology | 1 | $2,236 | $2,236 | 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
17
Avg Pay
$2,440
Facilities
4
Top specialties
ICUNICU+1 more
Likely directChoose agencies
Aequor
Jobs
1
Avg Pay
$2,674
Facilities
1
Top specialties
L&D
Likely directChoose agencies
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aya Healthcare | 17 | 4 | $2,440 | $3,135 | ICU, NICU, L&D | Compare San Diego coverage |
| Aequor | 1 | 1 | $2,674 | $2,674 | L&D | 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, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Sharp Memorial Hospital, 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 (7), Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego (5), Palomar Medical Center Escondido (4), and Sharp Memorial Hospital (1).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of San Diego?
Current pay data suggests Operating Room, L&D, and Case Manager 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 and Aequor.
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 $2,453.
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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