How much do staff PACU Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Sunday, February 8th 2026, the average hourly Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salary in California is $41 per hour but can pay up to $58 per hour.

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California PACU Nurse Jobs

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$47-67/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Nights

$47-67/hour

Nights

3x12

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Community Regional Medical Center
Fresno, CA
3x12 hrs, Days

$47-67/hour

Days

3x12

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Burbank, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Carson, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Pico Rivera, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Gardena, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Huntington Park, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
La Mirada, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Whittier, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Lakewood, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

MLK Community Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA

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PACU Registered Nurse

Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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California PACU Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average PACU Nurse Salary

$74.24/hour

The average salary for a PACU Nurse in California is $74.24 per hour. This is 53% higher than the US average of $35.12.

Last updated on August 18, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California PACU Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 8th 2026, Vivian has 6 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $64 per hour on average, and up to $84 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, February 8th 2026, Vivian has 111 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,728 per hour on average, and up to $3,667 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.

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