Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$3,395/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $3,395 per week. This is 19% higher than the California average of $2,757.
Last updated on May 24, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$3,395/week
Santa Cruz, CA
36% higher than the US average.
$2,757/week
California
21% higher than the US average.
$2,172/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
San Francisco, California
$2,628/week
This is 24% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,270.
Tracy, California
$2,621/week
This is 25% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,270.
San Rafael, California
$2,623/week
This is 25% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,270.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeport, California | $3,458 | $3,930 |
| Stockton, California | $3,451 | $4,002 |
| Santa Cruz, California | $3,395 | $3,784 |
| Lancaster, California | $3,393 | $3,776 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,784 | $3,784 |
| First Connect Health | $3,568 | $3,575 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| Uniti Med | $3,408 | $3,408 |
| GQR Healthcare | $3,408 | $3,408 |
| Host Healthcare | $3,393 | $3,393 |
| TNAA TotalMed RN | $3,332 | $3,332 |
| Trustaff | $3,319 | $3,319 |
| Medical Solutions | $3,307 | $3,307 |
| TRS Healthcare | $3,260 | $3,260 |
Last updated on May 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Santa Cruz, CA
- TheraEX Staffing Services
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
$3,784/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Santa Cruz, CA
- First Connect Health
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$3,575/week
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