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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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO

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Pre-Op/PACU Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center
Denver, CO

Above Average Pay

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PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse

Alaska Surgery Center
Anchorage, AK

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Surgical Services Nurse Manager

TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, TN

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Presurgical Testing RN

St Davids Childrens Hospital
Austin, TX

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PACU Registered Nurse

Medical City Dallas
Coppell, TX

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Preadmission Testing RN

HCA Healthcare
Cedar Park, TX

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Preadmission Testing RN

Saint David's Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, TX

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RN Pre-Surgical Testing

HCA Healthcare
Pflugerville, TX

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Pre- and Post-Operative RN

North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville, FL

Above Average Pay

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Surgical Services Nurse Manager

TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Lebanon, TN

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Surgical Services Nurse Manager

TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Franklin, TN

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Surgical Services Nurse Manager

TriStar Skyline Medical Center
Murfreesboro, TN

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Posted Today

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Family Practice Registered Nurse

Family Practice Associates of Hills
Lebanon, TN

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Family Practice Registered Nurse

Family Practice Associates of Hills
Franklin, TN

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Family Practice Registered Nurse

Family Practice Associates of Hills
Murfreesboro, TN

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Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse

Kissimmee Surgery Center
Orlando, FL

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Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse

Kissimmee Surgery Center
Kissimmee, FL

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Pre-Op PACU Registered Nurse

Kissimmee Surgery Center
Winter Haven, FL

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Pre-Admission Testing Nurse

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
Bowling Green, KY

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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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