Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,651/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in San Francisco, CA is $2,651 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,485.

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,651/week

San Francisco, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,485/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$2,241/week

United States

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

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Great Falls, Montana

$2,371/week

This is 2% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,413.

Los Alamos, New Mexico

$2,138/week

This is 13% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,413.

Wichita, Kansas

$2,337/week

This is 3% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,413.

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

Stanford, California pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $3,023 per week, followed by Redwood City, California ($2,992) and Palo Alto, California ($2,955). Redwood City, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,097. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,651 per week — Stanford, California pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stanford, California$3,023$3,023
Redwood City, California$2,992$3,097
Palo Alto, California$2,955$3,023
San Francisco, California$2,651$2,860
Burlingame, California$2,635$2,701
San Leandro, California$2,628$2,628
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in San Francisco?

American Traveler pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,860 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($2,813) and Coast Medical Service ($2,576). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,651 per week — American Traveler pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,860$2,860
Talent4Health$2,813$2,813
Coast Medical Service$2,576$2,671

Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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