Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,183/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Arcata, CA is $2,183 per week. This is 12% lower than the California average of $2,447.

Last updated on June 28, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Arcata, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,183/week

Arcata, CA

This is equal to the US average

$2,447/week

California

11% higher than the US average.

$2,173/week

United States

How Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Arcata Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,488/week

This is 10% higher than the Arcata average of $2,241.

Farmington, New Mexico

$2,034/week

This is 10% lower than the Arcata average of $2,241.

Golden, Colorado

$2,076/week

This is 8% lower than the Arcata average of $2,241.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$2,792$2,847
Los Angeles, California$2,779$2,779
Berkeley, California$2,643$2,643
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Arcata?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,484$2,484
LanceSoft$2,390$2,390
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,366$2,366
Bestica$2,354$2,354
Voca Healthcare$2,270$2,270
Catalytic Solutions$2,261$2,261
Assured Nursing$2,217$2,217
LeaderStat$2,211$2,211
GLC On-The-Go$2,134$2,134
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,079$2,079

Last updated on June 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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