PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$50.06/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in North Carolina is $50.06 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $53.59.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$50.06/hour
North Carolina
7% lower than the US average.
$53.59/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $52 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$41-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Brevard, NC
$38-58/hour
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