Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse | Hilo, HI (96720)

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Hilo, HI — 26-week contract providing perioperative and post-anesthesia care. Bring your PACU and critical care experience to this scenic Hawaii travel nursing job.

Join a collaborative perioperative team in beautiful Hilo, Hawaii. This PACU nurse job offers hands-on post-anesthesia care in a hospital setting on the Big Island, with close access to waterfalls, volcanic parks, and black sand beaches. Ideal for travel nurses seeking PACU RN work, perioperative nursing roles, and Hawaii nursing jobs.

• Location: Hilo, HI 96720 (On-site) — Travel Nurse / PACU RN position
• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse assignment)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: September 28, 2026
• Contract Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 2 PACU RN positions
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts (may include 8- and 10-hour shifts)
• Schedule: Variable — days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays possible
• On-Call: 0–3 on-call shifts/month (8-hour nights and 24-hour weekends/holidays); pager rate $5/hour
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,860 – $1,960
• Pre-Start Requirements: Arrive the Thursday before start for employee health appointment on Friday; flu vaccination required or approved exception

• Experience: Minimum 2 years PACU or critical care RN experience (ER/ICU hospital experience may substitute)
• License: Active Hawaii RN license required by start date (must apply upon offer if not already licensed)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) required
• Preferred: PALS (AHA) recommended; additional specialty certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) may be required for specific roles
• Skills: Strong post-anesthesia assessment, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, medication administration, IV/PCA management, and perioperative patient handoffs

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II PACU/postoperative recovery
• Perform advanced post-anesthesia assessments: airway, hemodynamics, pain management, and neurological checks
• Monitor incision sites, temperature, and signs of complications; intervene per PACU protocols
• Administer medications and therapies per orders, including PCA and IV infusions
• Coordinate patient flow, transfers, handoffs, and discharge readiness while maintaining patient safety and comfort
• Document care accurately in accordance with unit standards and regulatory requirements (electronic charting)
• Use unit equipment:
  Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS warmers, HP and Phillips monitors

Hilo offers a unique lifestyle for travel nurses—lush landscapes, cultural events, and outdoor activities. This PACU travel nurse role is a great fit for clinicians seeking Hawaii travel nursing jobs or PACU nurse jobs on the Big Island.

Apply now to join a supportive perioperative team in Hilo, HI. For immediate consideration, submit your resume and current RN license information. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career with a rewarding PACU RN travel opportunity in Hawaii!

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GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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