Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,330/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in New Mexico is $2,330 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,197.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 25 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,330/week

New Mexico

6% higher than the US average.

$2,197/week

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Only Los Alamos, New Mexico reports pay data for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $2,398 per week. Los Alamos, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,687. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,330 per week — Los Alamos, New Mexico pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Alamos, New Mexico$2,398$2,687
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,534 per week, followed by Arizona ($2,109) and Kansas ($2,027). South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,707. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,330 per week — South Dakota pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,534$2,707
Arizona$2,109$2,228
Kansas$2,027$2,311
Oklahoma$2,026$2,175
Colorado$1,898$2,227
Texas$1,712$2,307
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,687 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,680) and Catalytic Solutions ($2,667). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,330 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,687$2,687
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,680$2,680
Catalytic Solutions$2,667$2,667
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,667$2,667
Stability Healthcare$2,612$2,612
PRN Healthcare$2,584$2,584
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,580$2,580
Anders Group$2,525$2,525
GHR Healthcare$2,520$2,520
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,520$2,520

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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