Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – PACU in Honolulu, HI. This travel nursing assignment is a 16-week contract starting 06/22/2026 with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 3x12 rotating shift. Weekly pay ranges from $2,247 to $2,329. The role is in a hospital setting, focusing on post-anesthesia care, and is offered through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,247–$2,329 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 rotating
- Start date: 06/22/2026
- Setting: hospital, travel assignment
- 48-hour contract option available
- Compliance requirements due 10 days before start date; Nursys submission requested

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in PACU Phase I/II, monitoring airway, breathing, circulation, and recovery status after anesthesia
- Assess and manage pain, nausea, hemodynamics, and telemetry as indicated; respond to physiologic changes promptly
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers and surgical teams to ensure timely recovery and appropriate disposition
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the patient record; adhere to infection control and safety protocols
- Prepare patients for discharge to PACU Phase II or transfer to appropriate inpatient units; educate patients and families as appropriate
- Uphold unit safety standards; be prepared to assist with nursing assistant or safety sitter duties if needed

Requirements
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered Hawaii RN license
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
- Certifications: Current BLS/HCP, ACLS, and PALS required
- Experience: Two (2) or more years of full-time PACU Phase I/II RN experience in a large medical center (500+ beds); telemetry experience required; ICU experience highly preferred
- Certifications/Specialties: CPI (or equivalent) and NIHSS preferred; specialty certifications (CCRN, CPAN, PCCN) highly desired
- Compliance: All licenses and certifications must be valid at application submission and throughout the initial contract; compliance due no later than 10 days prior to start
- Additional: If RN is not needed on their PACU unit, may be assigned to nursing assistant or safety sitter duties

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Assignment-specific compliance coordination to support on-time start
- Dedicated on-assignment support throughout the contract
- Potential extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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