Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$2,598/week
The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in California is $2,598 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,214.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,598/week
California
15% higher than the US average.
$2,214/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Berkeley, California pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,545 per week, followed by San Luis Obispo, California ($2,381). For comparison, the California average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,598 per week — Berkeley, California pays 2% less.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | $2,545 | $2,545 |
| San Luis Obispo, California | $2,381 | $2,502 |
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Montana pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,448 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,241) and Arizona ($2,218). Montana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,067. For comparison, the California average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,598 per week — Montana pays 6% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,448 | $3,067 |
| Colorado | $2,241 | $2,403 |
| Arizona | $2,218 | $2,441 |
| Oregon | $2,180 | $2,371 |
| New Mexico | $2,087 | $2,507 |
| Texas | $1,726 | $2,067 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in California?
Host Healthcare pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $3,062 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($2,813) and Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing ($2,808). Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,499. For comparison, the California average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,598 per week — Host Healthcare pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Healthcare | $3,062 | $3,062 |
| Talent4Health | $2,813 | $2,813 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,808 | $4,499 |
| Anders Group | $2,584 | $2,584 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,566 | $2,566 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,554 | $2,554 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,502 | $2,502 |
| First Connect Health | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,437 | $2,437 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,411 | $2,895 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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