Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,884/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,884 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,536.

Last updated on February 20, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,884/week

California

12% higher than the US average.

$2,536/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fremont, California$3,860$3,860
Lancaster, California$3,482$3,482
Redding, California$3,166$3,504
San Diego, California$3,019$3,123
San Jose, California$2,992$3,066
Bakersfield, California$2,850$3,246
Oakland, California$2,793$2,859
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$4,012$4,012
Nevada$3,049$3,049
New Mexico$2,738$2,738
Wyoming$2,659$2,661
Montana$2,522$2,522
Colorado$2,506$2,506
Washington$2,360$2,720
Arizona$2,152$2,422
Idaho$2,075$2,075
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,860$3,860
IDR Healthcare$3,504$3,504
Focus Staff$3,356$3,636
American Traveler$3,320$3,320
Coast Medical Service$3,314$3,314
Slate Healthcare$3,276$3,276
Host Healthcare$3,272$3,272
Uniti Med$3,263$3,263
GQR Healthcare$3,263$3,263
Stability Healthcare$3,254$3,254

Last updated on February 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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