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Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • New York, NY
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$96K-154K/year

Nights
3x12
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (New York)
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Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • New York, NY
  • 4x10 hrs, Flexible

$87K-140K/year

Flexible
4x10
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (New York)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • The George Washington University Hospital
  • Washington, DC
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible
  • Sign-On Bonus

$50-65/hour

Flexible
3x12
Sign-On Bonus
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (District of Columbia)
Posted 10 days ago
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Staff Position

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Supervisor

  • Loudoun Hospital
  • Leesburg, VA
  • Flexible

$43-64/hour

Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Falls Church, VA
  • Days, Nights

$40-60/hour

Days
Nights
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
Posted 11 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Fairfax Medical Campus
  • Falls Church, VA

$40-60/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Fairfax, VA
  • Flexible

$40-60/hour

Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Med Surg

  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4x9 hrs, Evenings

$32-58/hour

Evenings
4x9
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4x9 hrs

$32-58/hour

4x9
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4x9 hrs

$32-58/hour

4x9
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 7x6 hrs, Days

$32-58/hour

Days
7x6
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Atrium Health
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 4x10 hrs, Evenings

$32-58/hour

Evenings
4x10
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Reston Hospital Center
  • Reston, VA

$41-57/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse
Staff Position

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
  • Waco, TX
  • 3x12 hrs

$35-55/hour

3x12
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Texas), Basic Life Support
Posted 6 days ago
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Staff Position

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center College Station
  • College Station, TX
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$35-55/hour

Days
3x12
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Texas), Basic Life Support
Posted 10 days ago
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Staff Position

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • Reston Hospital Center
  • Reston, VA

$38-52/hour

Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Virginia)
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • HCA Houston Healthcare West
  • Houston, TX
  • Days, Flexible

$36-50/hour

Days
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Texas)
Posted 6 days ago
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Staff Position

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • The George Washington University Hospital
  • Washington, DC
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Sign-On Bonus

$38-50/hour

Days
4x10
Sign-On Bonus
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (District of Columbia)
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • The George Washington University Hospital
  • Washington, DC
  • 3x12 hrs, Flexible
  • Sign-On Bonus

$38-50/hour

Flexible
3x12
Sign-On Bonus
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (District of Columbia)
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Staff Position

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

  • Medical City Arlington
  • Arlington, TX
  • Days, Flexible

$33-49/hour

Days
Flexible
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Texas)
Posted 10 days ago
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PACU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average PACU Nurse Salary

$47.47/hour

The average salary for a PACU Nurse is $47.47 per hour. This is 5% higher than the nursing US average of $45.29.

Last updated on March 16, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PACU Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most PACU Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most PACU Nurse jobs are Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (9 jobs), Gwinnett Medical Center - Lawrenceville (8 jobs), and Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach (7 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, March 19th 2024, Vivian has 15 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $78 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, March 19th 2024, Vivian has 527 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,273 per hour on average, and up to $4,175 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a PACU Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's PACU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a PACU Nurse?

PACU nurses work in the postanesthesia care unit of a medical facility. The PACU is a type of critical care unit where nurses and other medical professionals observe patients who are waking up from anesthesia. PACU nurses have many responsibilities, including the continuous monitoring of vital signs.

Which certifications are best for PACU nurses?

Some healthcare employers may prefer PACU nurse job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia nurse (CAPA), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

How does having a Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia nurse (CAPA) increase my value as a PACU nurse job candidate?

Having a Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia nurse (CAPA) validates your knowledge and skills as a PACU nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.

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