Advanced Surgery Center O'Connor

Hiring organization · Based in San Jose, California 95113

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now: Per-diem 1

The city

Living in San Jose, CA

San Jose sits at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, blending suburban calm with urban energy. Nurses relocating here find themselves surrounded by rolling foothills, diverse neighborhoods like Willow Glen and Japantown, and easy access to coastal getaways. The valley's Mediterranean climate and sprawling tech-driven culture create a distinct, fast-paced yet sun-drenched Northern California lifestyle.

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Metro price level · San Jose area: 110.4; 10% above the national average
Median gross rent: $2,669/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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The reality check

Before you decide

Weighing a first job here?

The license clock and the job hunt run at once, and new-grad windows do the deciding. Residency commitments carry fine print worth reading before you sign.

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