How much do staff PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, the average hourly salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $35 per hour, but can pay up to $48 per hour.

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Same Day Surgery RN

Park City Surgical Center
Provo, UT

$25-41/hour

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Float RN Surgical Support Services

University Hospital
Augusta, GA

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PACU Registered Nurse

Medical City Orthopedic & Spine
Coppell, TX

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PACU Registered Nurse

Medical City Orthopedic & Spine
Garland, TX

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View job details for Day Surgery Pre-Admission Testing RN

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Day Surgery Pre-Admission Testing RN

Medical City Denton
Denton, TX

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

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Clinical Nurse Educator - Surgical Services

Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge, GA

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New Graduate RN Residency Program

Rockdale Medical Center
Conyers, GA

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Float Pool RN – Critical Care

Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Overland Park, KS

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Pre-Post PACU RN

University Hospital
Augusta, GA

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Preadmission Testing Nurse

University Hospital
Augusta, GA

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Pre-Op Registered Nurse

Piedmont Athens Regional
Athens, GA

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View job details for Clinical Nurse Coordinator PreOp/PACU GI

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator PreOp/PACU GI

Lee’s Summit Surgicenter
Lee's Summit, MO

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View job details for PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager

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PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager

Utah Endoscopy Center
Lehi, UT

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View job details for Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing

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Registered Nurse Pre-Admission Testing

Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL

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RN Outpatient Surgery

Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown
Columbus, GA

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View job details for Pediatric Day Health Center RN

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Pediatric Day Health Center RN

Aveanna Healthcare
Erie, PA

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PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse

Greenview Surgery Center
Bowling Green, KY

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View job details for RN Pre-Op ASU

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RN Pre-Op ASU

Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS

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Preoperative Assessment RN

Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS

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Pediatric Registered Nurse

Aveanna Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL

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PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Insights

Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$35.50/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $35.50 per hour. This is 21% lower than the nursing US average of $42.78.

Last updated on February 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PreOp / PACU Nurse FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 24 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $49 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 Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 242 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,202 per hour on average, and up to $4,639 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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