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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, November 9th 2026, the average hourly Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salary in California is $51 per hour but can pay up to $52 per hour.

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California PACU Nurse Jobs

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

Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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

$50-70/hour

Days

3x12

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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

$52-67/hour

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

PACU Interim Manager

Santa Cruz, CA
Medlivo
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,840/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

PACU RN

Jamaica Plain, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,805/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Sitka, AK
First Connect Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,660/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Sitka, AK
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,646/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Strike Nurse RN - Bone Marrow Transplant

Travel Contract

Strike Nurse RN - Bone Marrow Transplant

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Strike Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Travel Contract

Strike Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Strike Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Strike Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Nights

Flexible

5x12

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Strike Nurse RN - Apheresis

Travel Contract

Strike Nurse RN - Apheresis

Massachusetts, MA
U.S. Nursing
5x12 hrs, Days, Flexible

$7,000/week

Days

Flexible

5x12

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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 28% higher than the US average of $53.28.

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 Monday, November 9th 2026, Vivian has 24 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $60 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, November 9th 2026, Vivian has 285 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,506 per hour on average, and up to $3,840 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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