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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PreOp PACU RN

Blue River Surgery Center
Overland, KS

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PACU RN

Dell Medical School
Austin, TX

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PreOp PACU RN

Blue River Surgery Center
Kansas City, MO

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RN Pre Post Op

Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO

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Pre Post Op RN

Centerpoint Medical Center
Independence, MO

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Perioperative PACU RN

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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PACU RN

UCHealth UCHealth UC Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO

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PACU RN

UCHealth UCHealth UC Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO

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PACU RN

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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PACU RN

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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PreOp PACU RN

Blue River Surgery Center
Lenexa, KS

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PreOp/PACU Nurse

Kansas City Urology Center
Overland Park, KS

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Nurse Educator Preop PACU

Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Asheville, NC

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Perioperative RN

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX

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Perioperative RN

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX

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Periop Services RN II

Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX

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PreOp PACU RN

Blue River Surgery Center
Olathe, KS

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New Graduate RN Residency

TriStar Horizon Medical Center
Dickson, TN

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator Surgery

Menorah Medical Center
Overland Park, KS

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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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