Registered Nurse Operating Room II, Pool - Surgical Center of San Diego
SCA Health
San Diego, California
$49–$59/hr
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Posted Aug 24, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 25, 2026
What this means for you
SCA Health runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.
What the listing says
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About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- RN
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- CFRGS
About the employer
SCA Health, formerly known as Surgical Care Affiliates, is a specialty care organization headquartered in Deerfield, IL with a significant presence in Boynton Beach, FL. As part of Optum (a UnitedHealth Group company), SCA Health operates a network of more…
What reviewers appreciate
- Part of Optum/UnitedHealth Group providing large-network resources and stability
- Service-oriented culture with community service and philanthropic activities
- Employees report a clear sense of purpose in their work
What reviewers flag
- Low management rating of 2.3/5 on Indeed, indicating concerns about leadership quality
- Job security and advancement rated poorly at 2.4/5 on Indeed
- Culture rated below average at 2.6/5 with concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
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
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?