Average Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$1,914/week

The average salary for a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Tennessee is $1,914 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,220.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages

$1,914/week

Tennessee

16% lower than the US average.

$2,220/week

United States

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

Smyrna, Tennessee pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $1,928 per week, followed by Nashville, Tennessee ($1,758). Smyrna, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,954. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $1,914 per week — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Smyrna, Tennessee$1,928$1,954
Nashville, Tennessee$1,758$1,783
How does the pay for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?

Ohio pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,205 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,106) and North Carolina ($1,998). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,520. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $1,914 per week — Ohio pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ohio$2,205$2,520
Kentucky$2,106$2,362
North Carolina$1,998$2,268
Virginia$1,919$2,458
Georgia$1,905$2,502
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Tennessee?

Care Career pays Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $2,336 per week, followed by Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing ($1,948) and Coast Medical Service ($1,874). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel PreOp / PACU Nurses is $1,914 per week — Care Career pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,336$2,336
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,948$1,954
Coast Medical Service$1,874$1,957
Jackson Nurse Professionals$1,873$1,873
Triage Staffing$1,811$1,890

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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