Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job
Registered Nurse - PACU (Travel) in a hospital setting, Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Start date: 08/24/2026. Contract duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,898–$2,007 per week. Shifts: Rotating. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. This is a travel - temporary assignment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,898–$2,007 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii, hospital setting
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU, including Phase I and Phase II recovery
- Assess and monitor patient status: vitals, incision sites, temperature, airway, and signs of stability or complications
- Administer medications and manage analgesia per orders; support patient recovery milestones
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams; communicate plan and changes to the care team
- Utilize unit equipment and systems (e.g., Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) and document care efficiently
- Maintain patient safety, prepare for transfer or discharge from PACU per protocol
Requirements
- Hawaii RN license active by start date (must apply if not currently in possession at acceptance)
- BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
- 2+ years of critical care nursing (ER/ICU) in a hospital setting, or 2+ years PACU experience as a substitute for PACU-specific experience
- PALS recommended and may be required for certain positions; other specialty certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) may be preferred or required for specific assignments
- Ability to work in a PACU/ASU environment; shifts vary; on-call 0–3 times per month
Benefits and Support
- Assignment and travel support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination
- Ongoing recruiter assistance and point of contact during assignment
- Scheduling and payroll support to address questions or issues
- Resources to help maintain licensure and certifications required for the role
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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