How much do staff PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, November 13th 2026, the average hourly salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $46 per hour, but can pay up to $78 per hour.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Blue River Surgery Center
Overland, KS

$59+/hour

Above Average Pay

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Mission Hospital
Waynesville, NC

$58+/hour

Above Average Pay

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa
Clearwater, FL

$48+/hour

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Posted 11 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
Worcester, MA
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$53-82/hour

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Assistant Nurse Manager - Pre/Post, PACU

Christian Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$84K-128K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Blue River Surgery Center
Kansas City, MO

$26-62/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Houston Metro Urology Surgical Center
Houston, TX

$50-61/hour

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Posted 3 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

$39-60/hour

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Posted 7 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

UCHealth UCHealth UC Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO

$39-60/hour

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Posted 9 days ago

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

$39-60/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - GI Lab

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

$39-60/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Blue River Surgery Center
Lenexa, KS

$44-59/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Asheville, NC

$46-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Mission Hospital
Rutherfordton, NC

$43-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Mission Hospital
Morganton, NC

$38-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Mission Hospital
Hickory, NC

$38-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Transylvania Regional Hospital
Brevard, NC

$38-58/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee, FL

$47-51/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Orlando, FL

$40-51/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Ambulatory Surgery Center Tampa
Brandon, FL

$41-45/hour

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Posted 11 days ago

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PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Insights

Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$53.51/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $53.51 per hour. This is 16% higher than the nursing US average of $44.71.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PreOp / PACU Nurse FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most PreOp / PACU Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs are The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General (9 jobs), Hartford Hospital (7 jobs), and UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS (6 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 13th 2026, Vivian has 23 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $75 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, November 13th 2026, Vivian has 465 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,297 per hour on average, and up to $4,653 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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

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

What certifications are commonly held by Preop / PACU nurses?

Preop / PACU nurses may hold Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia nurse (CAPA), Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), among others.

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