Travel PACU Nurse - $2,253 per week

Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company) is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

General Job duties:

• Caring of patients pre op, phase I and phase II recovery.
• PACU nurses care for patients after surgery and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and carrying for patients in Phase I. Candidates for PACU jobs require critical care skills to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track other indicators of stability or complications. Ideal candidates for post-anesthesia care units have natural abilities to think critically. Past experience in critical care and surgical nursing is a plus.

Equipment utilized in the unit/dept.

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

Required skills and minimum years of experience.

2+ years’ experience as a critical care RN (i.e., ER & ICU) in a hospital setting may be accepted substitute for PACU nurse experience .

• Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• A Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions.
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions (i.e.NIHSS & TNCC)

Shift or schedule requirements.

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

About Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company)

Why Join Sawgrass Healthcare

• Top-Paying, Nationwide Opportunities – Access travel, contract, per diem, and permanent roles across multiple U.S. states.
• Personalized Career Matching – We place you in assignments that fit your skills, preferences, and lifestyle—not just any open shift.
• Fast, Smooth Onboarding – Streamlined credentialing and compliance so you can start working without delays.
• Dedicated Recruiter Support – Real people, real support—before, during, and after your assignment.
• Flexible Assignments – Choose schedules and locations that work for you.

Trusted Healthcare Partner – A growing, reputable staffing agency committed to transparency, compliance, and candidate success.

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Guaranteed Hours
• Holiday Pay
• Relocation bonus
• Retention bonus
• Company provided housing options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits