PACU RN
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel PACU RN opportunity in Hilo, HI: Join a rewarding post-anesthesia care unit assignment supporting pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery in a collaborative perioperative environment. Bring your PACU nursing experience to East Hawaii and enjoy scenic island living while providing high-quality patient care.

Job Details

• Location: Hilo, HI 96720
• Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 1/18/2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $1,960
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Shifts may vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• On-Call: 0-3 times per month, including night and weekend/holiday coverage
• Important Note: Candidate must have a Hawaii RN license by the start date

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience, or 2+ years as a critical care RN in an ER or ICU hospital setting may be accepted as a substitute
• Active Hawaii RN license required before the assignment begins
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• PALS certification recommended and may be required for some assignments
• Other specialty-related certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC may be preferred or required
• Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, including flu vaccination or approved exception, before contract start
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled PACU nursing care for patients in pre-op, Phase I recovery, and Phase II recovery
• Monitor patients after surgery, including incision sites, temperature, vital signs, and other signs of complications
• Apply advanced post-anesthesia care knowledge to safely manage recovery needs in a busy surgical setting
• Collaborate with the surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative care teams to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Use clinical equipment and systems such as Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers, HP monitors, and Phillips monitors
• Respond to changing patient conditions with sound judgment, strong assessment skills, and timely intervention

Ready to take your next travel nursing step? Apply now to join this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii.

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