Hospitals in San Diego, CA
5 facilities hiring travelers, 104 openings. Advertised pay sits 8% above the California median; a two-bedroom runs $3,130 a month at HUD fair market rent, 15% above Los Angeles's.
- Facilities hiring
- 5
- Openings
- 104
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,897
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $3,130
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | 53 | $2,236 – $3,139 | $2,545 | 828 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | 26 | $2,664 – $3,373 | $2,900 | 596 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | 14 | $2,619 – $3,482 | $3,261 | 745 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego | 10 | $2,338 – $3,167 | $2,655 | 401 | Childrens · Magnet |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital | 1 | $2,770 | $2,770 | 487 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Alvarado Hospital Medical Center | None | — | — | — | — |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA runs housing 79% above, utilities 74% above and groceries and goods 8% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 12% above |
| Housing | 79% above |
| Utilities | 74% above |
| Groceries and goods | 8% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in San Diego is $3,130 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,530.
California taxes wage income.
Against Los Angeles, a two-bedroom here runs 15% higher ($3,130 against $2,710).
Housing on CircleRN
124 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of San Diego's hospitals.
- Private Furnished Room in Mission Valley, All Utilities Included — $1,650 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.7 mi
- Centrally located/private room and bath — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Furnished Room + Private Bath – All Inclusive – Available 8 — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Private furnished room and bath near hospitals ideal for travel nurses and professionals — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- Pink Duplex in San Diego — $4,200 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.8 mi
- Large rom for rent with walk in closet - Mission Valley — $1,400 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.9 mi
- Room with shared space in a beautiful San Diego home — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, about 1.9 mi
- Room with home access in beautiful San Diego! — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.9 mi
- Furnished Mission Hills 2BR | Near Hospitals & Downtown — $3,900 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.7 mi
- Spanish Casita, private patio, W/D in unit, Parking & Utilities Included — $2,295 a month, 0 beds, furnished, about 2.8 mi
- VIP Retreat — $5,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.8 mi
- Private entry bedroom and bath. Beautiful quiet neighborhood. — $1,725 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.9 mi
Common questions
- Which San Diego hospital hires travelers most?
- Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center, with 53 of the city's 104 openings and 828 beds. Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego is second at 26. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a California license to work in San Diego?
- California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a California license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does San Diego compare with Los Angeles?
- San Diego's median advertised rate is $2,897 a week against $2,704 in Los Angeles; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,130 in San Diego and $2,710 in Los Angeles. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near San Diego?
- Yes: 124 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- What about facilities with no openings today?
- They are listed here with what their pages hold: the facility, cost of living, housing nearby and what travel nurses have said about working there. Postings appear the hour they reach the board.
- Does California tax travel nurse pay?
- California taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in San Diego, CA?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in San Diego, CA on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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