Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,678/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,678 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,928.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Palo Alto, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,678/week
Palo Alto, CA
18% higher than the US average.
$2,928/week
California
25% higher than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
San Francisco, California
$2,641/week
This is 5% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,781.
San Rafael, California
$3,031/week
This is 8% higher than the Palo Alto average of $2,781.
Madera, California
$3,160/week
This is 12% higher than the Palo Alto average of $2,781.
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,739 per week, followed by Petaluma, California ($3,343) and Lancaster, California ($3,320). Stockton, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,678 per week — Stockton, California pays 40% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton, California | $3,739 | $4,002 |
| Petaluma, California | $3,343 | $3,343 |
| Lancaster, California | $3,320 | $3,919 |
| Madera, California | $3,313 | $3,815 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
TotalMed RN pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,547 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($3,402) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($3,268). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,669. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,678 per week — TotalMed RN pays 32% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TotalMed RN | $3,547 | $3,547 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $3,268 | $3,268 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $3,172 | $3,172 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,109 | $3,109 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,968 | $2,968 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,918 | $3,210 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,912 | $2,912 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,885 | $2,885 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,847 | $3,669 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Palo Alto, CA
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- 3x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
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- Palo Alto, CA
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