Per Diem Circulating Nurse (RN)
La Jolla, California
Perioperative · PACU
Posted Jun 25
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Ambulatory Surgery
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $12/hr below the median
The median for PACU in California is $62/hr, across 36 postings.
About this role
Per Diem Circulating Nurse (RN) — Private Surgery Center – San Diego, CA. Surgery center in San Diego is seeking an experienced and motivated Per Diem Circulating Nurse to join our growing surgical team. We specialize in advanced procedures in a patient-centered, high-standard surgical environment. We are looking for someone professional, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in the operating room and recovery setting.
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Requirements
- Active California RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- Previous perioperative or circulating experience required
- CNOR certification preferred but not required
- Strong knowledge of surgical safety protocols, sterile technique, and patient positioning
- Comfortable with PACU-level recovery care in an outpatient surgical setting
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-standard surgical environment
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Place
- City
- La Jolla, California
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
La Jolla is a coastal San Diego enclave known for rugged shorelines, tide pools, and the renowned Scripps institution complex. Nurses drawn to seaside living will find a relaxed, upscale community with quick Pacific access and marine wildlife sightings along the cliffs.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The employer, identified as 'Confidential' and based in Dallas, TX, appears to operate as a healthcare staffing agency that places nursing professionals—including Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Registered Nurses (RNs)—across various healthcare facilities. Job postings reference assignments in rehabilitation centers,…
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