Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,087/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in New Mexico is $2,087 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,227.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,087/week

New Mexico

7% lower than the US average.

$2,227/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 $2,024 per week. Los Alamos, New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,507. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,087 per week — Los Alamos, New Mexico pays 3% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Alamos, New Mexico$2,024$2,507
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

California pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,591 per week, followed by Oklahoma ($2,471) and Colorado ($2,241). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,499. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,087 per week — California pays 24% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$2,591$4,499
Oklahoma$2,471$2,977
Colorado$2,241$2,403
Arizona$2,181$2,441
Texas$1,723$2,067
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,507 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($2,467) and Jackson Nurse Professionals ($2,102). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,087 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,507$2,507
LanceSoft$2,467$2,467
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,102$2,155
LeaderStat$2,065$2,065
GQR Healthcare$1,684$1,684
Uniti Med$1,684$1,684

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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