How much does a PACU Nurse make in Washington? The average PACU Nurse salary in Washington is $103,100 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $92,500 and $115,900. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

PACU Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile PACU Nurse Salary $82,849 WA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile PACU Nurse Salary $92,500 WA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile PACU Nurse Salary $103,100 WA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile PACU Nurse Salary $115,900 WA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile PACU Nurse Salary $127,554 WA February 26, 2024
25% $92,500 10% $82,849 90% $127,554 75% $115,900 $103,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The PACU Nurse monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists. Provides professional nursing care to assigned post-operative patients. Being a PACU Nurse observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary. Provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients. In addition, PACU Nurse teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions. Requires graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a state license to practice. PACU Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $99,194 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $98,544 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $93,811 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $99,194 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $94,580 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $93,811 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $103,405 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $93,811 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $99,194 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $99,135 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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