PACU Nurse
Hilo, HI
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PACU

Job Details:

• Provide care for patients in pre-op, phase I and phase II recovery
• Care for patients after surgery requiring advanced knowledge of anesthesiology
• Assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track stability indicators
• Critical care skills required to identify complications
• Work with equipment including Meditech, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCD's, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Phillips Monitors
• Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours covering days, evenings, nights, and weekends/holidays
• Schedule varies between ASU and PACU units with no guarantee of hours or shift preference
• On-call shifts 0-3 times per month (8-hour night and 24-hour weekends/holidays)
• Must arrive Thursday before start date for Friday employee health appointment
• 2+ years experience as critical care RN (ER or ICU) in hospital setting required
• Hawaii nursing license required by start of assignment
• Required certifications: Valid BLS and ACLS from American Heart Association
• PALS credential recommended and may be required for specific positions
• Specialty certifications like NIHSS and TNCC preferred

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive post-anesthesia care unit providing specialized care for surgical patients in multiple phases of recovery. The facility maintains advanced medical equipment and technology to support critical patient monitoring and care. The organization serves both adult and pediatric populations, requiring nurses with diverse skill sets and advanced certifications to provide high-quality post-operative care.

Location:

Hilo, HI

Hilo offers the unique opportunity to live and work in paradise on Hawaii's Big Island, surrounded by stunning natural beauty including waterfalls, tropical rainforests, and volcanic landscapes. The area provides an exceptional work-life balance with year-round outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, and a laid-back island lifestyle that many healthcare professionals find rejuvenating.