PACU Registered Nurse
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) – Travel Nurse in Hilo, Hawaii (96720). 13-week travel RN assignment; 2+ years critical care experience; Hawaii RN license required.

Job Snapshot

• Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse / Post-Anesthesia Care Nurse (PACU RN)
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii (96720) — Hawaii nursing jobs / travel RN jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel, On-Site (13 weeks)
• Start – End Dates: May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,860 – $1,960
• Hours / Shift: 36 hrs/week; shifts may vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours and may rotate between ASU and PACU units. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. There is no guarantee of hours or shift preference.

Why This PACU Travel Nurse Job in Hilo?

Join a collaborative perioperative team as a PACU RN and provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in beautiful Hilo, HI. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking perioperative nursing and post-op recovery experience while enjoying the natural beauty and aloha culture of Hawaii.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience (PACU, ER, or ICU experience accepted)
• Valid RN license in the state of Hawaii (must be obtained by assignment start date)
• BLS and ACLS certified (American Heart Association)
• PALS certification recommended and may be required for select assignments
• Specialty certifications (NIHSS, TNCC) preferred and may be required
• Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
• Travel nurses must arrive in Hilo the Thursday before assignment start for employee health clearance

Key Responsibilities — PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in pre-op, Phase I and Phase II recovery following anesthesia and surgery
• Assess and monitor incision sites, vital signs, pain management, and other indicators of patient stability
• Utilize advanced critical care skills to manage post-anesthesia emergencies and unstable patients
• Administer and document medications; manage PCA pumps and utilize Pyxis and Braun IV pumps
• Document patient care in Meditech and monitor via HP and Philips monitors
• Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to promote safe patient recovery
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations (0–3 times/month; may include 8-hr night or 24-hr weekend/holiday shifts)

Clinical Tools & Experience

• Experience with PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers
• Comfortable using Meditech and standard perioperative monitoring equipment
• Strong assessment, communication, and emergency response skills in the post-anesthesia setting

Living in Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo offers lush rainforests, waterfalls, farmers' markets, and easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy a relaxed island lifestyle while advancing your perioperative nursing career as a travel RN in the Aloha State.

Apply now to join our team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Hilo, HI. This PACU nurse travel job is ideal for experienced perioperative and critical care RNs seeking rewarding travel nursing opportunities in Hawaii. Apply today to secure this travel RN assignment and bring your PACU skills to beautiful Hilo.

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