How much do staff PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs pay?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, October 22nd 2026, the average hourly salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $37 per hour, but can pay up to $69 per hour.

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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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Pre-Operative RN

NORTH SHORE SURGI-CENTER INC-5E8BA
Smithtown, NY

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Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery RN

UCHealth UCHealth UC Eagle Drive
Loveland, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
Denver, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth
Commerce City, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth
Centennial, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
Denver, CO

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Pre Op RN

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth
Commerce City, CO

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Pre Op RN

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

UCHealth
Centennial, CO

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RN Pre/Post Special Procedures Surgery

University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

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Clinical Nurse Coordinator - General Surgery

Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS

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RN

UCHealth Longs Peak Medical Center
Longmont, CO

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RN Surgery Center Pre/Post

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI

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RN Director of Perioperative Services

ilocatum
Ithaca, NY

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Perianesthesia RN

Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Green Bay, WI

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Perianesthesia RN

Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Green Bay, WI

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PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Insights

Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$54.67/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $54.67 per hour. This is 8% higher than the nursing US average of $50.56.

Last updated on October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22nd 2026, Vivian has 42 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, October 22nd 2026, Vivian has 511 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,231 per hour on average, and up to $3,600 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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