Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,260/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Richmond, CA is $3,260 per week. This is 8% higher than the California average of $2,986.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,260/week

Richmond, CA

32% higher than the US average.

$2,986/week

California

26% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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San Rafael, California

$3,013/week

This is 1% lower than the Richmond average of $3,058.

San Francisco, California

$2,647/week

This is 16% lower than the Richmond average of $3,058.

Madera, California

$3,156/week

This is 3% higher than the Richmond average of $3,058.

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 Richmond, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,260 per week — Petaluma, California pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Lancaster, California$3,314$3,919
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,388 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($3,364) and Cross Country Nurses ($3,355). Medical Solutions has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,445. For comparison, the Richmond, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,260 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,388$3,388
Medical Solutions$3,364$3,445
Cross Country Nurses$3,355$3,355
FlexCare Nursing$3,215$3,215
Nightingale Nurses$3,214$3,214
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,167$3,167
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,117$3,117

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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