Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse, PACU | Hilo, Hawaii | Start date 10/05/2026 | Assignment duration 13 weeks | Weekly pay $2,044–$2,122 per week | Shift: Rotating | Travel - Temporary Assignment | Setting: Hospital
This travel assignment is posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC. It requires Hawaii state licensure by start and placement in the post-anesthesia care unit, caring for patients emerging from anesthesia and recovering through Phase I and II.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,044–$2,122 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Shift: Rotating (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts; on-call 0–3 times per month)
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Setting: Post-anesthesia care unit within a hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia care for patients in PACU, including airway, breathing, and circulation assessment
- Monitor incision sites, temperature, vital signs, and other indicators of stability or potential complications
- Manage pain control, nausea, and patient comfort; respond to changes in patient status and escalate as needed
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams; document care and ensure smooth handoffs to next care team
- Utilize unit equipment and systems (e.g., Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) according to protocol
- Maintain patient safety and readiness for transfer or discharge from PACU
Requirements
- Licensure: Active Hawaii RN license by start date (or eligible and applying)
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; PALS recommended and may be required for specific positions
- Experience: 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU in a hospital); this may be substituted for PACU experience in some cases
- Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; ability to practice as a registered nurse in Hawaii
- Skills: Strong critical thinking, bedside assessment, and documentation; ability to work in a PACU setting and adapt to variable shift lengths
Benefits and Support
- Assignment and credentialing support from a dedicated recruiter
- Onboarding coordination and ongoing assignment support
- General travel coordination and scheduling assistance
- Details about benefits and perks vary by assignment; inquire with the recruiter for current offerings
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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.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work, Rotating shift