PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs?

The highest paying employer for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs is Cook Children’s Health Care System, with average pay up to $49/hr. This is 5% lower than the average pay for PreOp / PACU Nurse roles. Other top employers include Parkland Health and Hospital System, with average pay up to $47/hr, Perm Staff Jobs, with average pay up to $$46/hr and BJC HealthCare, with average pay up to $40/hr.

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$51.13/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $51.13 per hour. This is 6% higher than the nursing US average of $48.00.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for PreOp / PACU Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$51.13/hour

6% higher than the nursing US average.

$48.00/hour

United States

Where do PreOp / PACU Nurses get paid the most?

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$55	$60
Alaska	$55	$59
Connecticut	$52	$55
Texas	$50	$60
Missouri	$49	$58
Georgia	$48	$53
Kansas	$47	$59
North Carolina	$47	$58
Maine	$46	$50
District of Columbia	$46	$64
Oklahoma	$45	$48
Tennessee	$39	$42
Florida	$38	$49

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$49	$49
Parkland Health and Hospital System	$47	$47
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$60
BJC HealthCare	$40	$40
Tenet-AZ Region	$39	$39
Detroit Medical Center	$39	$39

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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