Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,790/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,790 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,366.

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Based on 767 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,790/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,366/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Diego, California$3,496$3,496
Lakeport, California$3,469$3,930
Stockton, California$3,457$4,002
Santa Cruz, California$3,395$3,784
Mountain View, California$3,382$3,382
Palo Alto, California$3,382$3,382
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,604$3,954
Arizona$2,396$2,806
Montana$2,381$3,012
Idaho$2,381$2,855
New Mexico$2,355$3,066
Nevada$2,323$2,820
Texas$2,183$3,304
Colorado$2,099$3,526
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Formation, Inc.$4,250$4,250
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,958$4,208
Halcyon Nurse Staffing$3,776$3,776
Tripod Partners USA$3,583$3,583
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,502$3,502
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$3,465$3,465
Encompass Healthcare Staffing$3,451$3,451
CrossMed$3,418$3,900
Secure Nursing Service LLC$3,382$3,459
ShareSTAFF$3,344$3,344

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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