PACU RN
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Bring your PACU RN expertise to a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii, on the scenic Big Island. This Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse role offers the chance to provide safe, compassionate recovery care in a dynamic surgical setting.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / PACU RN
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 12/14/2026
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Schedule: Variable days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; no guarantee of hours or shift preference
• On-Call: 0–3 times per month
• Setting: Pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• 2+ years of PACU experience preferred; critical care RN experience in ER or ICU may be accepted as a substitute
• Active Hawaii RN license required by the start date
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• PALS certification recommended and may be required for certain assignments
• Other specialty certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC may be preferred
• Ability to work rotating shifts and participate in on-call coverage as needed
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required prior to contract start

PACU Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for surgical recovery patients
• Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery for safety, comfort, and stability
• Assess incision sites, vital signs, body temperature, and signs of complications
• Support anesthesiology recovery needs with strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
• Use unit equipment and technology including Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, IV pumps, cryocuffs, SCDs, warmers, and patient monitors
• Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to ensure smooth patient transitions and excellent outcomes

Apply now to join this Hawaii travel nursing opportunity and bring your PACU nursing skills to Hilo, HI.

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