Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Medical Center

Job Opportunity: PACU Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for patients pre-op, and during Phase I and Phase II recovery after surgery.
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and post-surgical patient care in Phase I recovery.
• Critical care skills required to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track patient stability or complications.
• Experience in critical care and surgical nursing is highly valued.

Equipment Used

• Meditech
• PCA Pumps
• Pyxis
• Braun IV Pumps
• Cryocuff
• SCD's
• Bair PAWS Warmers
• HP Monitors
• Phillips Monitors

Shift/Schedule

• Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours.
• Possible shifts include Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays.
• Work locations vary between ASU and PACU units.
• On-call shifts 0-3 times per month (8-hour night and 24-hour weekends/holidays).
• No guarantee of specific hours or shift preference.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a critical care RN (ER & ICU experience may substitute for PACU experience).
• Valid Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment.
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification recommended and may be required.
• Other specialty-related certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) preferred and may be required for specific positions.
• Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required before contract start.

Additional Information

• Must arrive the Thursday before start date for employee health appointment on Friday.
• Timely arrival is mandatory; do not accept the start date if unable to arrive on time.

Prior travel experience: Not required.