How much do staff OR Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, the average hourly Operating Room Nurse salary in California is $53 per hour but can pay up to $70 per hour.

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
3x12 hrs

$69-110/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Evenings

$70-92/hour

Evenings

5x8

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View job details for Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$60-90/hour

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Core Medical-Perm
King City, CA
5x8 hrs

$132K-174K/year

5x8

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View job details for Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$51-81/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$50-74/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$54-70/hour

Days

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Nights

$47-67/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Operating Room Circulator RN

Staff Position

Operating Room Circulator RN

Center for Specialized Surgery - Gold Coast
Santa Barbara, CA

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View job details for Operating Room Charge RN

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Operating Room Charge RN

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Staff Position

OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Los Robles Surgery Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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View job details for Operating Room RN

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Operating Room RN

Los Robles Surgery Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average OR Nurse Salary

$76.15/hour

The average salary for an OR Nurse in California is $76.15 per hour. This is 31% higher than the US average of $52.69.

Last updated on April 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 18 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 per hour on average, and up to $96 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, April 7th 2026, Vivian has 342 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,776 per hour on average, and up to $3,880 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a OR Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's OR Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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