Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,160 to $2,245 per week in Hilo, HI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,160 to $2,245 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/30/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse – PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) – Variable - Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends, shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours – Relocation Candidates Welcome Location: Hilo, HI Duration: 13 Weeks Specialty: PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) Shift Time: Variable - Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends, shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week Start: 11/30/2026 We are seeking an experienced PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) to join a hospital in Hilo, HI. In this role, you will provide expert perianesthesia nursing care across pre-operative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and Phase II discharge readiness. You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary surgical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgical or procedural interventions • Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing airway patency, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness • Administer analgesics, antiemetics, and other post-operative medications per physician orders and unit protocols • Identify and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, or agitation • Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record • Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions and discharge criteria • Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and surgical team members to ensure seamless transitions of care ✅ Requirements • Active HI or Compact RN license • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications • 2+ years of PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) experience Pay Pay range: $2,160 to $2,245 per week. Travel PACU/Pre-Post Op RN package: up to $2,245/week (36 hours) = $40/hour taxable + up to $805/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. Local package: $60/hour fully taxable ($2,160/week for 36 hours). Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

Active HI or Compact RN license BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications 2+ years of PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) experience