How much do staff OR Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, February 11th 2026, the average hourly Operating Room Nurse salary in California is $52 per hour but can pay up to $78 per hour.

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
3x12 hrs

$69-110/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$78-95/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 11 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$70-92/hour

Days

5x8

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Jobot
Redlands, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

$130K-170K/year

Days

5x8

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$50-74/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$54-70/hour

Days

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$54-70/hour

Days

3x12

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Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$47-67/hour

Days

3x12

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Posted Today

View job details for Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Bakersfield, CA

$75K-111K/year

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Posted 12 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$30-44/hour

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Adventist Health
Hanford, CA

$24-30/hour

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Staff Position

OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Los Robles Surgery Center
Thousand Oaks, CA

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average OR Nurse Salary

$73.09/hour

The average salary for an OR Nurse in California is $73.09 per hour. This is 52% higher than the US average of $34.86.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, February 11th 2026, Vivian has 17 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $70 per hour on average, and up to $84 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, February 11th 2026, Vivian has 223 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,811 per hour on average, and up to $4,644 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a OR Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's OR Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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