How much does a Recovery Nurse make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Recovery Nurse salary in Los Angeles, CA is $107,590 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $96,490 and $120,890. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Recovery Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Recovery Nurse Salary $86,384 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Recovery Nurse Salary $96,490 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Recovery Nurse Salary $107,590 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Recovery Nurse Salary $120,890 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Recovery Nurse Salary $132,999 Los Angeles,CA April 24, 2024
25% $96,490 10% $86,384 90% $132,999 75% $120,890 $107,590 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Recovery 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 Recovery 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, Recovery 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. Recovery 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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