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OR Registered Nurse | San Diego, California

Soliant

San Diego, CA

Staffing partner

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Posted May 5, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

This role comes through Soliant, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
* 2–8 hour on-call shifts every 4 weeks

About this role

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Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years OR RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Advance your nursing career by providing exceptional care in a dynamic perioperative environment. This contract role is suited for experienced Registered Nurses who thrive in the Operating Room (OR) setting. As an integral part of a collaborative surgical team, you'll play a key role in supporting patients and families along their individualized care journey. Schedule * Day shift * 2–8 hour on-call shifts every 4 weeks * 30-minute response time required Key Qualifications * Current, active California RN license * Valid CPR and NRP certifications * Minimum of three years recent RN experience, with at least two years in a specialty area such as the Operating Room * Proficiency completing OR-specific assessments (OR questionnaire submission required) Primary Responsibilities * Provide direct and indirect safe, age-specific, and culturally-appropriate perioperative nursing care to assigned patients and families * Complete patient needs assessments, documenting findings and prioritizing care objectives * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans and implement nursing interventions * Evaluate patient and family progress toward care goals, adapting plans as necessary * Educate patients and families by identifying barriers and employing adult-learning principles * Act as an advocate for patient rights and participation in care decisions * Delegate appropriate tasks to qualified healthcare team members and facilitate effective interdepartmental communication * Maintain thorough documentation in accordance with departmental standards and compliance requirements * Engage in patient care conferences and continuous quality improvement efforts This is a valuable opportunity to utilize your skills in a supportive yet challenging perioperative environment. If you are highly responsive, professional, and dedicated to quality patient care, please submit your application today. Take the next step in your career and contribute to exceptional surgical outcomes. #p31

Skills for this role

Perioperative Nursing CarePatient Needs AssessmentsCare PlanningPatient EducationDocumentationOR-specific assessments

Certifications

CPRNRP

Requirements

  • California RN license
  • Current, active California RN license

About the employer

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Soliant
Staffing partner

Soliant is a healthcare staffing agency that places nursing professionals in contract roles, with a notable focus on school-based health positions. The employer specializes in matching qualified nurses with short-term and contract assignments in educational settings rather than operating as…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Contract roles offer flexibility and variety in work assignments
  • Opportunities to work in school-based settings supporting pediatric and student populations
  • Positions available across multiple geographic locations

What reviewers flag

  • Contract-based employment may lack long-term job security and permanence
  • Minimum 1+ year RN experience requirement excludes new graduate nurses
  • Substitute RN roles may involve inconsistent scheduling and variable assignment frequency
contract-basedschool-healthstudent-focusedcollaborativemulti-statepediatric-nursing

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.

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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

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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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