Average Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary

$3,374/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse in California is $3,374 per week. This is 23% higher than the US average of $2,606.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 219 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$3,374/week

California

23% higher than the US average.

$2,606/week

United States

Average Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses?

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $4,675 per week, followed by Stockton, California ($4,002) and San Luis Obispo, California ($3,780). Bakersfield, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,355. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $3,374 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 39% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$4,675$5,355
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
San Luis Obispo, California$3,780$4,020
Orange, California$3,382$4,180
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Wyoming pays Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $3,027 per week, followed by Oregon ($3,026) and Montana ($2,681). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,000. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $3,374 per week — Wyoming pays 10% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wyoming$3,027$3,027
Oregon$3,026$4,000
Montana$2,681$3,127
Nevada$2,599$2,599
Colorado$2,472$3,003
Idaho$2,433$2,433
Arizona$2,360$3,187
New Mexico$2,194$3,060
Texas$2,090$2,870
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse jobs in California?

The Judge Group pays Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $4,588 per week, followed by TotalMed RN ($4,367) and Talent4Health ($4,300). TotalMed RN has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,355. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $3,374 per week — The Judge Group pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$4,588$4,588
TotalMed RN$4,367$5,355
Talent4Health$4,300$5,186
Supplemental Health Care$4,236$4,236
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.$4,179$4,179
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$4,170$4,170
GLC On-The-Go$4,086$4,086
KTI Health$4,048$4,048
Medlivo$3,979$4,208
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,976$3,976

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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