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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, May 22nd 2026, the average hourly Operating Room Nurse salary in California is $54 per hour but can pay up to $69 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 Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$69-102/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
Saint Helena, CA

$63-93/hour

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Posted 13 days ago

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

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Saint Helena, CA

$63-93/hour

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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

CoreMedical Group 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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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Tulare, 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

Adventist Health
Tulare, CA

$50-74/hour

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Posted 1 day ago

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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Posted 7 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$48-66/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$24-36/hour

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View job details for Operating Room Clinical Nurse Coordinator

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Operating Room 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

$77.69/hour

The average salary for an OR Nurse in California is $77.69 per hour. This is 30% higher than the US average of $54.31.

Last updated on May 22, 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 Friday, May 22nd 2026, Vivian has 38 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $92 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, May 22nd 2026, Vivian has 518 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,663 per hour on average, and up to $4,208 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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