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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PACU position in Hawaii, requiring 2+ years of critical care or PACU experience and an active HI RN license by the start of assignment.

Details

• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in a hospital setting
• Patients cared for across pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery
• Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours and may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Float between ASU and PACU units
• On-call required 0–3 times per month, including 8-hour night and 24-hour weekend/holiday on-call shifts
• Variable schedule with no shift preference guaranteed
• Equipment used includes Meditech EMR, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Philips Monitors
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active RN license for the State of Hawaii required by start of assignment; candidates without one must apply upon acceptance of offer
• 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 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

• Responsibilities include caring for patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery
• Candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and critical care skills, including assessment of incision sites, monitoring body temperature, and identifying signs of complications
• Background in critical care and surgical nursing is a strong plus
• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to their assignment start date; travelers should plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start to attend a Friday Employee Health clearance appointment
• Flu vaccination may be administered at the Employee Health clearance appointment if needed