Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,986/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,986 per week. This is 19% higher than the US average of $2,411.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 663 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,986/week
California
19% higher than the US average.
$2,411/week
United States
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Petaluma, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,343 per week, followed by Lancaster, California ($3,314). Lancaster, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,919. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,986 per week — Petaluma, California pays 12% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Petaluma, California | $3,343 | $3,343 |
| Lancaster, California | $3,314 | $3,919 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,699 per week, followed by Montana ($2,595) and Utah ($2,536). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,429. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,986 per week — Oregon pays 10% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,699 | $4,280 |
| Montana | $2,595 | $3,940 |
| Utah | $2,536 | $3,858 |
| Nevada | $2,470 | $3,285 |
| New Mexico | $2,459 | $3,200 |
| Idaho | $2,378 | $2,980 |
| Colorado | $2,315 | $3,840 |
| Arizona | $2,194 | $3,166 |
| Texas | $2,137 | $4,429 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Continuum pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $7,700 per week, followed by Accurate Healthcare Staffing ($4,879) and ISC Healthcare ($4,413). For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,986 per week — Continuum pays 158% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum | $7,700 | $7,700 |
| Accurate Healthcare Staffing | $4,879 | $4,879 |
| ISC Healthcare | $4,413 | $4,413 |
| GlobalPoint | $4,400 | $4,400 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $4,347 | $4,347 |
| Learnbeyond Healthcare | $3,960 | $4,466 |
| ProKatchers | $3,948 | $4,500 |
| KTI Health | $3,822 | $3,906 |
| LanceSoft | $3,816 | $4,700 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,800 | $4,899 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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