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 - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Moncks Corner, SC

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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Ridgeland, SC

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO

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GI Operating Room Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO

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Perioperative Nurse Manager

Houston Northwest Medical Center
Houston, TX

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Registered Nurse

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Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery Registered Nurse

Coastal Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
Portsmouth, NH

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GI Operating Room Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
Olathe, KS

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GI Operating Room Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
Lenexa, KS

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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Mount Pleasant, SC

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RN Same Day Surgery

HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Quincy, FL

Above Average Pay

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RN Same Day Surgery

Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL

Above Average Pay

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Family Practice Registered Nurse

Family Practice Associates of Hills
Nashville, TN

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View job details for Pre-Op and PACU RN

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Pre-Op and PACU RN

Kansas City Urology Center
Overland Park, KS

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GI Operating Room Registered Nurse

Research Medical Center
Overland, KS

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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Hilton Head, SC

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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Beaufort, SC

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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Florence, SC

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Primary Care Registered Nurse

HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Tallahassee, FL

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Primary Care Registered Nurse

HCA Florida Capital Primary Care
Quincy, FL

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OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Head and Neck

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
Bluffton, SC

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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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