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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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