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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs California for RNs

Top OR Travel Nurse Jobs in California for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in California. We currently offer 10 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 5 exclusive, high-paying Operating Room travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. California OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like San Francisco, Van Nuys, Merced, Oxnard and Redwood City. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare California OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Operating Room travel nurse in California as of May 1, 2025 was $2,693 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in California with a salary range between $1,794 to $3,140 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in California currently is Redding with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room at $1,977 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in California to find OR travel nursing work in. St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford, Adventist Health St. Helena in Saint Helena, Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding and Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys all have OR departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in California. The earliest start date in California is Jun 23, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,647 per week. The latest start date for an job in California is Jul 15, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $2,544 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Operating Room travel nurse job in California including 13 weeks.

California is a popular place to work for OR travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in California with Travel Operating Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 10 Operating Room jobs in California and 157 Operating Room jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Operating Room RN Jobs in Redwood City, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Redwood City.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
  • 8 E,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,399 to $2,643
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Redwood City, California – 94063
  • 8 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,399 to $2,643
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order to AMN Under the management of a major hospital system this location specializes in services that include cardiology, chronic conditions management, and neuro-interventional radiology. Located in beautiful Redwood City, this medical center includes our hospital and several outpatient facilities. Only 27 miles from downtown San Francisco, Redwood City offers Theater, music, dance, cultural arts, and more make this an inviting community for the entire region. Enjoy 13 weeks of exploration on your next 13 week assignment. The OR unit of this hospital provides surgical services in the following areas: Neurosurgical, Functional Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, ENT. Traveler will need to have experience in scrub and circulate.
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Highest Paying Operating Room RN Jobs in Anaheim, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Anaheim.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Anaheim, California – 92806
  • 8 D,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$2,308 to $2,544
Weekly Pay*
55 bed OR unit and 6 beds in the surgery center Daily census is 55
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Highest Paying Operating Room RN Jobs in Hanford, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Hanford.
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,082 to $2,295
Weekly Pay*
Davinci experience required; This department includes all functions related to operating room services, including intraoperative patient care. It also may include perfusion services, inpatient and/or outpatient services, and other operating room support functions. It does not include PACU, anesthesia functions, pre op holding, and/or central sterile functions. If your department is operating as a combined department with all surgery services combined, please notify FP&A and we can map it to “Surgical Services Combined Without Anesthesia” to provide you with an appropriate benchmark. Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate?s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Scrub technician experience: Preferred Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Surgery Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Essential Functions: Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization. Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties. Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Statistics on OR Jobs in California

Review helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in California. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the state of California. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in California for travel nursing jobs.

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Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Operating Room Jobs in California

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in California?

An OR nurse in California can make an average of $2,673 per week.

How much does a night shift OR travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in California can make an average of $2,248 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift OR travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in California can make an average of $2,795 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Operating Room jobs are available in California?

There are currently 10 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Operating Room staff in California?

  • Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles
  • Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center in Woodland Hills
  • Kaiser – San Rafael Medical Center in San Rafael
  • Kaiser Baldwin Park in Baldwin Park
  • Kaiser – Santa Rosa Medical Center in Santa Rosa

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel nursing jobs in California?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in California cities.

What is the most common contract duration for OR travel jobs in California?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Operating Room travel job in California is 13 weeks.

Locating OR Travel Nursing Jobs in California

In California, cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose have travel OR nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Kaiser – Los Angeles Medical Center , Kaiser – Woodland Hills Medical Center, Kaiser – San Rafael Medical Center , Kaiser Baldwin Park and Kaiser – Santa Rosa Medical Center, all with nurse specialties and Operating Room staff.

Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Travel Operating Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered travel jobs for Operating Room professionals.
Stanford Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 17 wks, 18 wks, 21 wks, 25 wks, 26 wks, 27 wks, 28 wks, and 36 wks
Address
500 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 7 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 20 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, and 26 wks
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 16 wks, 24 wks, 26 wks, and 52 wks
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Address
2500 GRANT RD.
Mountain View, CA 94040
Nearby Neighborhoods
Waverly Park (94024), Cuesta Park (94035), Blossom Valley (94040), Cuernavaca (94088), Sylvan Park (94041)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Infection Control, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, Sterile Processing Tech, and Telemetry RN
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Adventist Health White Memorial
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, 15 wks, 16 wks, 20 wks, 26 wks, 36 wks, and 52 wks
Address
1720 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brooklyn Heights (90033), Aliso Village (90013), Pico Gardens (90033), Taylor Junction (90012), Mission Junction (90012)
Kaiser – San Francisco Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks and 14 wks
Address
2425 Geary Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94115
Nearby Neighborhoods
Anza Vista (94115), Amanico Ergina Village (94115), Marcus Garvey Square (94115), North of the Panhandle (94117), Martin Luther King Square (94115)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.