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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, March 25th 2026, the average hourly Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salary in California is $34 per hour but can pay up to $34 per hour.

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Local Contract Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Joshua Tree, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$84/hour

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Local Contract

Assistant Nurse Manager, Pre-op & PACU

Greenbrae, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$71-75/hour

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Los Angeles, CA
Stability Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$70/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Worcester, MA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$64/hour

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Transplant Surgery

Los Angeles, CA
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

$95-100/hour

Days

5x8

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Local Contract Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit

Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit

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

$95/hour

Nights

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

San Luis Obispo, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$89-93/hour

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 2 days ago

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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Modesto, CA
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$90/hour

Days

5x8

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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 38% higher than the US average of $46.13.

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 Wednesday, March 25th 2026, Vivian has 6 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $67 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 Wednesday, March 25th 2026, Vivian has 122 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,697 per hour on average, and up to $4,337 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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