Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide
Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$2,209/week
The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse is $2,209 per week. This is 2% lower than the nursing US average of $2,259.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 385 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Salaries for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$2,209/week
2% lower than the nursing US average.
$2,259/week
United States
Where do Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses get paid the most?
California pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,598 per week, followed by South Dakota ($2,569) and Kentucky ($2,562). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,499. For comparison, the national average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,209 per week — California pays 18% more.
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $2,598 | $4,499 |
| South Dakota | $2,569 | $2,604 |
| Kentucky | $2,562 | $2,604 |
| New York | $2,558 | $3,231 |
| New Jersey | $2,493 | $2,634 |
| Oklahoma | $2,486 | $2,977 |
| North Dakota | $2,460 | $2,659 |
| Montana | $2,428 | $2,765 |
| Vermont | $2,407 | $2,407 |
| Wisconsin | $2,388 | $2,916 |
| Ohio | $2,366 | $2,830 |
| Massachusetts | $2,362 | $2,914 |
| Maine | $2,282 | $2,340 |
| Iowa | $2,265 | $2,742 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,256 | $2,991 |
| Colorado | $2,241 | $2,403 |
What cities pay the most for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Hackensack, New Jersey pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,848 per week, followed by Burlingame, California ($2,701) and Cambridge, Massachusetts ($2,674). New York, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,231. For comparison, the national average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,209 per week — Hackensack, New Jersey pays 29% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, New Jersey | $2,848 | $2,960 |
| Burlingame, California | $2,701 | $2,701 |
| Cambridge, Massachusetts | $2,674 | $2,674 |
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $2,603 | $2,603 |
| Ithaca, New York | $2,575 | $2,875 |
| New York, New York | $2,573 | $3,231 |
| Lexington, Kentucky | $2,562 | $2,604 |
| Berkeley, California | $2,545 | $2,545 |
| Aurora, Colorado | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $2,520 | $2,520 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs?
Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,960 per week, followed by Infojini Healthcare - Nursing ($2,915) and Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois ($2,771). LanceSoft has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the national average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,209 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 34% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,960 | $2,960 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Nursing | $2,915 | $2,915 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois | $2,771 | $2,771 |
| LanceSoft | $2,713 | $3,000 |
| Emonics Healthcare | $2,711 | $2,711 |
| Patterns Hiring | $2,704 | $2,704 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,696 | $2,791 |
| ProKatchers | $2,678 | $2,956 |
| ISC Healthcare | $2,667 | $2,667 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,637 | $2,637 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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