Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PACU in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 08/24/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay $1,930-$1,968 per week. Rotating shift. Hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,930-$1,968 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating; 8-12 hour shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends/holidays; on-call 0-3 times per month
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Location: hospital-based PACU/ASU in Hilo, Hawaii
- Hours: No guaranteed hours

Responsibilities
- Deliver post-anesthesia care for patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery, with emphasis on safety and stability
- Monitor vitals, airway and breathing, incision sites, temperature, pain, and fluid status; promptly address adverse events
- Administer medications and manage PACU equipment (e.g., PCA pumps, IV pumps, warming devices) and monitoring systems
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams, and unit staff; document assessments and plan of care in the electronic health record
- Prepare patients for transfer to the appropriate unit or discharge; provide patient and family education as indicated

Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license by the start date
- 2+ years of critical care nursing (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting; may substitute for PACU experience per program guidelines
- BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association; PALS recommended and may be required for specific assignments
- Valid professional license in the state of practice
- Ability to work in a PACU/ASU and adapt to rotating shifts; ability to travel for a travel assignment
- Proof of Hawaii license by start date; proof of flu vaccination or approved exemption required prior to contract start date

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Onboarding and health clearance coordination
- Credentialing resources to assist licensure and required certifications
- Opportunity to apply for additional assignments nationwide based on availability

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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.
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.

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