From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 6, 2026Sources
The short version
Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego is a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) specializing in critical illness recovery, operating as part of the Select Medical corporation.
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
The hard parts
Limited publicly available information regarding specific working conditions and nurse satisfaction at the San Diego location
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
LTACH environment involves caring for medically complex patients with extended stays, which can be physically and emotionally demanding
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in San Diego, CA
Trade harsh winters for coastal marine layers and post-shift surfs at Ocean Beach. San Diego balances premier healthcare hubs across Hillcrest and La Jolla with walkable craft breweries in North Park. With everyday costs running about 12% above the national average, your downtime is rewarded with year-round sunshine and sandstone bluffs along Torrey Pines.
Browse roles in San Diego- Metro price level · San Diego area
- 12% above the national average
- BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,313/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $108,077/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego
- RN
- Day shift
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