Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$2,502/week
The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in California is $2,502 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,197.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,502/week
California
12% higher than the US average.
$2,197/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Oakland, California pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $3,221 per week, followed by Redwood City, California ($3,086) and Palo Alto, California ($3,040). For comparison, the California average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,502 per week — Oakland, California pays 29% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, California | $3,221 | $3,221 |
| Redwood City, California | $3,086 | $3,086 |
| Palo Alto, California | $3,040 | $3,101 |
| Mountain View, California | $2,610 | $2,714 |
| San Francisco, California | $2,560 | $2,617 |
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Montana pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,294 per week, followed by Washington ($2,284) and Arizona ($2,109). Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,647. For comparison, the California average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,502 per week — Montana pays 8% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,294 | $2,467 |
| Washington | $2,284 | $2,647 |
| Arizona | $2,109 | $2,228 |
| Colorado | $1,898 | $2,227 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in California?
First Connect Health pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $3,220 per week, followed by ProKatchers ($3,203) and Jackson Nurse Professionals ($2,837). For comparison, the California average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,502 per week — First Connect Health pays 29% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $3,220 | $3,220 |
| ProKatchers | $3,203 | $3,203 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,837 | $2,837 |
| Care Career | $2,680 | $2,714 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,598 | $2,760 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,521 | $2,559 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,475 | $2,964 |
| American Traveler | $2,464 | $2,477 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,463 | $2,463 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,450 | $2,450 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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