Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$2,584/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in South Dakota is $2,584 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,202.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages

$2,584/week

South Dakota

15% higher than the US average.

$2,202/week

United States

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

Only Rapid City, South Dakota reports pay data for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $2,314 per week. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,584 per week — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 10% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,314$2,314
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,552 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,514) and North Dakota ($2,446). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,067. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,584 per week — Minnesota pays 1% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,552$3,067
Wyoming$2,514$2,534
North Dakota$2,446$2,647
Montana$2,312$2,467
Iowa$2,162$3,007
Kansas$2,036$2,327
Colorado$1,902$2,215
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in South Dakota?

American Traveler pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,747 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,707) and Voca Healthcare ($2,589). For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $2,584 per week — American Traveler pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Traveler$2,747$2,747
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,707$2,707
Voca Healthcare$2,589$2,589
Triage Staffing$2,550$2,550
Coast Medical Service$2,547$2,667
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,411$2,458
CrossMed$2,404$2,404
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,314$2,314

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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