Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,414/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $2,414 per week. This is 14% lower than the California average of $2,756.

Last updated on July 23, 2026. Based on 92 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,414/week

Santa Monica, CA

10% higher than the US average.

$2,756/week

California

21% higher than the US average.

$2,178/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,566/week

This is 5% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,435.

Orange, California

$2,426/week

This is equal to the Santa Monica average

Apple Valley, California

$2,350/week

This is 4% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,435.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colton, California$4,150$4,150
San Jose, California$3,637$4,188
Santa Maria, California$3,533$4,148
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Santa Monica?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CrossMed$3,655$3,655
Bestica$3,155$3,155
HonorVet Technologies$2,980$2,980
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,936$2,936
Stability Healthcare$2,824$2,824
Care Career$2,815$2,815
Epic Travel Staffing$2,773$2,773
Catalytic Solutions$2,756$2,756
HCS 247$2,714$2,714
American Traveler$2,705$2,705

Last updated on July 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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