Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,825/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,825 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,450.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 1,181 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,825/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,450/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Maria, California$3,834$4,062
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,791$3,060
Oregon$2,652$4,280
Idaho$2,584$3,097
Washington$2,489$3,202
Montana$2,472$2,908
Michigan$2,396$3,820
Arizona$2,377$3,112
Wyoming$2,281$2,569
Colorado$2,226$3,576
Utah$2,064$2,712
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Continuum$7,700$7,700
GHR Healthcare$5,198$5,198
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$4,892$4,892
The Judge Group$4,722$4,722
GlobalPoint$4,471$4,471
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$4,424$4,424
Learnbeyond Healthcare$4,300$4,600
Health Saviours$4,200$4,200
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$4,046$4,046
Medical Talent$3,943$3,943

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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