How much do staff PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, February 14th 2026, the average hourly salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $33 per hour, but can pay up to $50 per hour.

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Preoperative & Phase 2 Recovery Registered Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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Perioperative RN

UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, CO

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Perioperative RN

UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, CO

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

UCHealth UCHealth UC Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO

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Operating Room Nurse

UCHealth UCHealth UC Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO

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Perioperative RN - Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth
Arvada, CO

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Perioperative RN - Pre/Post Special Procedures

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth
Lakewood, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
Denver, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth
Parker, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth
Peyton, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth UCHlthMG Sterling Ranch
Littleton, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

UCHealth
Arvada, CO

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PACU RN Pre/Post Special Procedures

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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Ambulatory Procedures RN

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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Ambulatory Procedures Registered Nurse

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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Pre/Post Surgical Procedures RN

UCHealth Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo, CO

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Wound Care Registered Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
Colorado Springs, CO

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Registered Nurse Pre-Procedure Services

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Highlands Ranch, CO

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Registered Nurse - Pre-Procedure Services

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Highlands Ranch, CO

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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 5% lower than the nursing US average of $37.24.

Last updated on February 8, 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 Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary's Campus (9 jobs), University of Colorado Hospital (8 jobs), and UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC (8 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, February 14th 2026, Vivian has 19 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $68 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, February 14th 2026, Vivian has 231 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,249 per hour on average, and up to $3,216 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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