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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, April 16th 2026, the average hourly Operating Room Nurse salary in California is $44 per hour but can pay up to $70 per hour.

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs

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OR Circulator RN

MLK Community Hospital
Lakewood, CA

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OR Circulator RN

MLK Community Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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OR Circulator RN

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA

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Travel Contract

Operating Room RN Manager

Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,960/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Hermiston, OR
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,594/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Nurse Manager

Hermiston, OR
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,460/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Hermiston, OR
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$4,450/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Operating Room RN Manager

Hermiston, OR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,960/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

LDRP/Family Birth Center Nurse Manager

Grass Valley, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,800/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 5 days ago

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Travel Contract

LDRP/Family Birth Center Nurse Manager

Grass Valley, CA
Medical Talent
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,792/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

LDRP/Family Birth Center Nurse Manager

Grass Valley, CA
Cure Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$4,712/week

Days

5x8

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average OR Nurse Salary

$78.22/hour

The average salary for an OR Nurse in California is $78.22 per hour. This is 34% higher than the US average of $51.72.

Last updated on April 14, 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 Thursday, April 16th 2026, Vivian has 24 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $66 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 Thursday, April 16th 2026, Vivian has 487 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,690 per hour on average, and up to $3,642 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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