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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31+/hour

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

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs

$31+/hour

3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Piedmont Medical Center - Fort Mill
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Saint Francis Hospital
  • Memphis, TN
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
Posted 10 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Saint Francis Hospital
  • Memphis, TN
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Sign-On Bonus

$31+/hour

3x12
Sign-On Bonus
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

  • Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen
  • Harlingen, TX
  • 3x12 hrs

$30-42/hour

3x12
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Physicians West El Paso
  • Sunland Park, NM
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital
  • Fayetteville, GA
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Rockdale Medical Center
  • Conyers, GA
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PACU Nurse

  • North Austin Surgery Center
  • Austin, TX
Posted 9 days ago
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PACU Nurse

  • Bailey Square Surgical Center
  • Austin, TX
Posted 11 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Research Medical Center
  • Kansas City, MO
Posted 2 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Research Medical Center
  • Olathe, KS
Posted 8 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Research Medical Center
  • Lenexa, KS
Posted 8 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Fairview Park Hospital
  • Dublin, GA
Posted 4 days ago
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PACU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

  • Blake Medical Center
  • Bradenton, FL
Posted 5 days ago
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PACU Nurse

  • TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center
  • Smyrna, TN
Posted 9 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • Capital Regional Medical Center
  • Tallahassee, FL
Posted 7 days ago
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PACU Registered Nurse

  • HCA Florida Capital Hospital
  • Quincy, FL
Posted 7 days ago
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PACU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average PACU Nurse Salary

$43.55/hour

The average salary for a PACU Nurse is $43.55 per hour. This is 9% lower than the nursing US average of $47.41.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PACU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 81 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 1,612 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,149 per hour on average, and up to $3,692 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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