Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,572/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in California is $2,572 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $2,250.

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Based on 71 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,572/week

California

13% higher than the US average.

$2,250/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anaheim, California$3,037$3,037
Irvine, California$3,037$3,037
Fullerton, California$2,539$2,539
Oakland, California$2,436$2,436
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Colorado$2,869$3,646
New Mexico$2,323$2,545
Arizona$2,131$2,327
Texas$2,046$2,386
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Skyline Med Staff Nursing$3,387$3,387
ProKatchers$3,150$3,575
Excel Medical Staffing$3,041$3,466
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,037$3,037
Catalytic Solutions$2,999$3,641
Genie Healthcare$2,927$3,329
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,852$3,253
American Traveler$2,841$3,547
Voca Healthcare$2,835$3,148
Registry Network Inc.$2,822$2,822

Last updated on May 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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