Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$2,223/week
The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Illinois is $2,223 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,195.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,223/week
Illinois
1% higher than the US average.
$2,195/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Peoria, Illinois pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,232 per week, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($2,127). Peoria, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,791. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,223 per week, roughly in line with Peoria, Illinois.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,232 | $2,791 |
| Chicago, Illinois | $2,127 | $2,127 |
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Kentucky pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,610 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,577) and Ohio ($2,341). Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,916. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,223 per week — Kentucky pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $2,610 | $2,800 |
| Wisconsin | $2,577 | $2,916 |
| Ohio | $2,341 | $2,830 |
| Iowa | $2,259 | $2,516 |
| Michigan | $2,220 | $2,455 |
| Minnesota | $2,131 | $2,131 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Illinois?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,791 per week, followed by Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois ($2,771) and Premier Medical Staffing Services ($2,330). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,223 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,791 | $2,791 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois | $2,771 | $2,771 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,330 | $2,330 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| American Traveler | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,239 | $2,239 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,229 | $2,229 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,226 | $2,226 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,203 | $2,203 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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