PACU Nurse
Hilo, HI
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - PACU for a 13-week travel assignment in Hawaii, requiring an active HI RN license and a minimum of 2 years of critical care or PACU experience.

Details

• Hospital-based Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting
• Responsible for pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery patient care
• Variable shifts ranging between 8, 10, and 12 hours across Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
• Shifts may vary between the ASU and PACU units
• On-call required 0–3 times per month, including 8-hour night and 24-hour weekend/holiday on-call shifts
• Equipment used includes Meditech (EMR), PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Phillips Monitors

Requirements

• Active Hawaii (HI) RN license required by assignment start date
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience, or 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting may be accepted as a substitute
• Current BLS/BCLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• PALS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Proof of flu vaccination or a facility-approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start

Additional Information

• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to the assignment start date; travelers should plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start to attend the Friday morning Employee Health appointment
• Flu vaccination may be administered at the Employee Health clearance appointment if not already obtained
• Critical care and surgical nursing background is strongly preferred
• Additional specialty certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) are preferred and may be required