As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room in the United States is $98,683. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,460 to $110,904, with most professionals earning between $79,153 and $122,031.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $110,904 | $9,242 | $2,133 | $53 |
| Average | $98,683 | $8,224 | $1,898 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $88,460 | $7,372 | $1,701 | $43 |
An entry-level Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room with less than 1 year of experience earns about $94,289. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $94,590. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $98,510. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $103,563, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $103,924.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room | $94,289 |
| Intermediate Level Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room | $94,590 |
| Senior Level Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room | $98,510 |
| Specialist Level Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room | $103,563 |
| Expert Level Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room | $103,924 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $209,336 in 2023 to approximately $211,584 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $98,683 | 72.7% | ||
| Bonus | $93 | 0.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,556 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,840 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,580 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $4,149 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $12,537 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $135,809 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.8% |
| High School | 0.8% |
| Associates | 46.1% |
| Bachelors | 47.7% |
| Masters | 4.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $98,683. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $47; the average weekly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $1,898; the average monthly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $8,224.
A Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $123,847.
The highest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $122,031.
The lowest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room is $79,153.
Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room provides professional nursing care to assigned post-operative patients. Monitors vital signs, administers medications, including intravenous medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with surgeons and anesthesiologists. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room provides support to patients waking up from anesthesia, including bandage maintenance, pain management, nausea treatment, and ensuring patients receive adequate rest, fluids and nutrients. Observes patients' progress, records observations in patient medical records, and updates attending physicians directly when necessary. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room teaches patients how to clean bandages, take medication, and follow post-surgical care instructions. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires a valid state RN license. Staff Nurse - RN - Recovery Room's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
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Anesthesia: Administering and controlling sedations and narcotics to help patients relieve pain during various surgeries and treatments.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
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