Travel PACU Registered Nurse

World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Perioperative for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  Perioperative
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/19/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Nationwide roles available for multi-location candidates. Earn weekly pay with overtime opportunities. Travel-friendly benefits and housing stipends included.

Job Title: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) – Variable Shifts

Job Type: Contract
Urgency: Normal

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) to provide care for patients in pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery. This role requires strong critical care knowledge, the ability to monitor post-surgical patients, and collaboration with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe recovery and positive patient outcomes.

Assignment Details:

• Contract duration: 26 weeks
• Schedule:
  
  Variable shifts (8, 10, or 12 hours) including Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
• Setting: PACU / Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU)
• No guarantee of hours or shift preference
• On-call requirement:
  Approximately 0–3 times per month (night and weekend/holiday call)
• EMR: EPIC
• Holiday coverage required

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pre-operative care and post-anesthesia recovery (Phase I & II)
• Monitor airway, vital signs, pain levels, incision sites, and recovery progress
• Identify complications and implement appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and manage pain control therapies
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record

Equipment / Systems Used:

• Patient monitoring systems
• IV infusion and PCA pumps
• Medication dispensing systems
• Compression and warming devices
• Specialty post-operative recovery equipment

Requirements:

• Active State RN license required by start of assignment (must apply upon offer if not currently active)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience preferred
• Critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) may be accepted in place of PACU experience
• Ability to work variable shifts, on-call, weekends, and holidays

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Recommended / Preferred Certifications:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Trauma certification (e.g., TNCC)

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of flu vaccination or approved exemption prior to contract start (may be completed during employee health clearance)
• Must complete onboarding and required employee health appointment prior to start

Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Please note:

Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus