Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric School Nurse - Per Diem

Ro Health

Chula Vista, California

Eligibility: School Nursing
Unit: Pediatric

Posted Jun 30 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: School
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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Against similar roles: Below most California PRN postingsCalifornia PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $94/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $75/hr, across 816 postings.

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Paid time off
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401(k) with employer matching

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Commuter benefits up to $315/month
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Ro Health is hiring a qualified nurse to work with Chula Vista Elementary School District. Responsibilities include health office coverage, distributing medication to students, providing client care according to approved Plan of Care, assisting in providing a safe environment, complying with documentation and record-keeping requirements, and working 1:1 with a patient that has one or more of the following (G-tube, trach, catheter, diabetic, seizures).

What's around it?

In Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% above the US average

Median rent: $2,229/mo
Household income: $108,032/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chula Vista, CA

NeighborhoodsChula Vista is divided geographically by Interstate 805 into two distinct regions. West Chula Vista features established mid-century neighborhoods with larger lots, character homes, and immediate proximity to San Diego Bay and Third Avenue, generally lacking Mello-Roos fees. East Chula Vista consists of expansive master-planned communities developed from the 1990s onward, including Eastlake (encompassing Eastlake Shores, Eastlake Greens, and Eastlake Woods built around a central lake and golf course), Otay Ranch, San Miguel Ranch, and Rolling Hills Ranch, which feature community pools, HOAs, and newer multi-story construction.

Chula Vista is divided geographically by Interstate 805 into two distinct regions. West Chula Vista features established mid-century neighborhoods with larger lots, character homes, and immediate proximity to San Diego Bay and Third Avenue, generally lacking Mello-Roos fees.

East Chula Vista consists of expansive master-planned communities developed from the 1990s onward, including Eastlake (encompassing Eastlake Shores, Eastlake Greens, and Eastlake Woods built around a central lake and golf course), Otay Ranch, San Miguel Ranch, and Rolling Hills Ranch, which feature community pools, HOAs, and newer multi-story construction.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cardenasandcompany.com Source 2: totalsocalhomes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundRegional travel relies on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 running north-south, along with the State Route 125 toll corridor serving the eastern master plans. Traveling north toward employment centers in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC faces significant congestion and extended drive times during morning and evening rush hours. Western areas have access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley light rail stations and bus lines, whereas eastern communities are largely dependent on personal vehicles.

Regional travel relies on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 running north-south, along with the State Route 125 toll corridor serving the eastern master plans. Traveling north toward employment centers in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC faces significant congestion and extended drive times during morning and evening rush hours.

Western areas have access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley light rail stations and bus lines, whereas eastern communities are largely dependent on personal vehicles.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: totalsocalhomes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: rent.com

OutdoorsRecreational options extend across the city from San Diego Bay to the Otay mountain foothills, including J Street Marina Bayside Park and the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for cycling along the water. Wildlife viewing is centered at the Living Coast Discovery Center within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, while inland residents utilize the extensive trail networks of Otay Valley Regional Park, boating and fishing at Lower Otay Lake, and sports facilities at the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

Recreational options extend across the city from San Diego Bay to the Otay mountain foothills, including J Street Marina Bayside Park and the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for cycling along the water. Wildlife viewing is centered at the Living Coast Discovery Center within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, while inland residents utilize the extensive trail networks of Otay Valley Regional Park, boating and fishing at Lower Otay Lake, and sports facilities at the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitcalifornia.com Source 2: chulavistaca.gov Source 3: sandiego.org Source 4: rent.com

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Living in Chula Vista

Positioned between downtown San Diego and the Mexican border, Chula Vista offers healthcare professionals a distinctive mix of South Bay culture, scenic waterfront access, and expansive master-planned suburban comfort. The city is defined by a geographic split along Interstate 805: established neighborhoods to the west feature historic character, bayfront breezes, and walkable dining along Third Avenue Village, while master-planned enclaves to the east like Eastlake and Otay Ranch deliver newer tract homes, community pools, and top-tier schools such as Eastlake High. Off shift, nurses can cycle the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway, visit the Living Coast Discovery Center, or sample celebrated regional fare like Tijuana-style tacos at Tacos El Gordo and craft pints at Chula Vista Brewery. The primary tradeoff centers on transportation: while local hospital commutes within the South Bay are straightforward, commuting north toward central San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC on Interstate 5 or Interstate 805 involves heavy peak rush-hour gridlock. For healthcare workers seeking community-oriented neighborhoods and outdoor living without central San Diego prices, Chula Vista provides a well-rounded Southern California base.

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As of 2026Source 1: cardenasandcompany.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: visitcalifornia.com Source 4: sandiego.org Source 5: youtube.com

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Chula Vista, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.