PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$53.82/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse is $53.82 per hour. This is 9% higher than the nursing US average of $48.91.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for PreOp / PACU Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$53.82/hour
9% higher than the nursing US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
Where do PreOp / PACU Nurses get paid the most?
California pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Texas ($49) and Missouri ($49). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for PreOp / PACU Nurses is $54 per hour — California pays 52% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $82 | $100 |
| Texas | $49 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs?
Tenet Massachusetts pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $67 per hour, followed by UW Health ($50) and Perm Staff Jobs ($49). For comparison, the national average for PreOp / PACU Nurses is $54 per hour — Tenet Massachusetts pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Massachusetts | $67 | $67 |
| UW Health | $50 | $50 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $59 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $39 | $39 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $39 | $39 |
| University of Miami | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
PreOp / PACU Nurse Career Guide
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- Days
$53-82/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$40-60/hour
Pre-op/Post-op/PACU RN
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
Pre-Op RN
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Saint Louis, MO
$32-48/hour
OR RN Ortho Surgery Center
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Chesterfield, MO
$32-48/hour
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