Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,173/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,173 per week. This is 2% higher than the Illinois average of $2,129.

Last updated on August 4, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,173/week

Chicago, IL

This is equal to the US average

$2,129/week

Illinois

3% lower than the US average.

$2,183/week

United States

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

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,307/week

This is equal to the Chicago average

Winchester, Virginia

$2,206/week

This is 5% lower than the Chicago average of $2,317.

Atlanta, Georgia

$1,904/week

This is 22% lower than the Chicago average of $2,317.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Evanston, Illinois$2,625$2,625
Chicago, Illinois$2,173$2,257
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$2,257$2,257
Favorite Healthcare Staffing$2,205$2,205
Coast Medical Service$2,088$2,088

Last updated on August 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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