Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,276/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $3,276 per week. This is 10% higher than the California average of $2,937.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,276/week

Santa Clara, CA

33% higher than the US average.

$2,937/week

California

25% higher than the US average.

$2,208/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,657/week

This is 23% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,276.

San Rafael, California

$3,043/week

This is 8% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,276.

Lakeport, California

$2,611/week

This is 25% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,276.

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 Oceanside, California ($3,438) and Petaluma, California ($3,343). Stockton, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,276 per week — Stockton, California pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$3,739$4,002
Oceanside, California$3,438$3,456
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Madera, California$3,325$3,815
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Santa Clara?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,462 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,336) and Medical Solutions ($3,326). For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,276 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,462$3,462
FlexCare Nursing$3,336$3,336
Medical Solutions$3,326$3,326
Nightingale Nurses$3,268$3,268
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,240$3,240
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,167$3,167
Cross Country Nurses$3,165$3,165

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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