Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,254/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Oceanside, CA is $3,254 per week. This is 12% higher than the California average of $2,851.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Oceanside, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,254/week

Oceanside, CA

33% higher than the US average.

$2,851/week

California

23% higher than the US average.

$2,196/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Oceanside Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,750/week

This is 4% lower than the Oceanside average of $2,848.

Torrance, California

$2,445/week

This is 17% lower than the Oceanside average of $2,848.

Bakersfield, California

$2,692/week

This is 6% lower than the Oceanside average of $2,848.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Lakeport, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,900 per week, followed by Stockton, California ($3,739) and Lancaster, California ($3,370). Stockton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the Oceanside, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,254 per week — Lakeport, California pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lakeport, California$3,900$3,900
Stockton, California$3,739$4,002
Lancaster, California$3,370$3,816
Santa Clara, California$3,304$3,462
Arcadia, California$3,300$3,300
Petaluma, California$3,264$3,343
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Oceanside?

GQR Healthcare pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,300 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,261) and Meda Health ($3,255). GQR Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,456. For comparison, the Oceanside, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,254 per week — GQR Healthcare pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GQR Healthcare$3,300$3,456
FlexCare Nursing$3,261$3,261
Meda Health$3,255$3,255
Uniti Med$3,162$3,376

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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