Aesthetic Nurse (RN) – Injectables, Laser & Operating Room
Charlie Chen, M.D.
San Diego, California
$40/hr
About $83k+/yr
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Last seen active Jun 24, 2026
What this means for you
Charlie Chen, M.D. runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. The posted pay starts around $83k a year.
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in aesthetics, dermatology, plastic surgery, or cosmetic surgery
- Experience administering cosmetic injectables and performing laser treatments
- Strong knowledge of facial anatomy and aesthetic treatment principles
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
Benefits
- potential bonus and commission opportunities based on experience and performance
About the employer
Charlie Chen, M.D. is a private plastic and reconstructive surgery practice located in San Diego, California (92107), led by Dr. Charlie Chen, a board-certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Chen is Ivy League-trained, having…
What reviewers appreciate
- Opportunity to work alongside a board-certified, Ivy League-trained plastic surgeon
- Exposure to state-of-the-art surgical techniques including minimally invasive procedures
- Diverse clinical skill development spanning injectables, laser treatments, and perioperative OR nursing
What reviewers flag
- Small single-surgeon practice with limited career advancement or leadership pathways
- Requires a broad and demanding skill set across multiple clinical domains
- Limited peer nursing support compared to larger hospital or multi-specialty settings
Living in San Diego, CA
San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.
- 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
On your path
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