Travel Registered Nurse PACU

Overview

Registered Nurse - PACU, travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 09/14/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay $1,979.00 to $2,138.00 per week. No guaranteed hours. Rotating shifts across 8-, 10-, and 12-hour options; days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. Work setting is a hospital environment with PACU and related postoperative care responsibilities.

• Weekly pay: $1,979.00–$2,138.00 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0 (no guaranteed hours)
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating; 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts; days/evenings/nights; on-call 0–3 times per month
• Start date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Unit/setting:
  Post-anesthesia care (PACU/ASU) in a hospital
• Onboarding note: must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health clearance

• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients in PACU, including Phase I and Phase II recovery, with focus on airway, breathing, circulation, and recovery milestones
• Monitor vital signs, incision sites, body temperature, and overall stability; identify and respond to potential complications; coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams
• Manage medications and analgesia per protocol; support patient comfort and safety during the immediate postoperative period
• Utilize unit equipment and systems (Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) and document care accurately in the patient record
• Assess readiness for discharge to Phase II or transfer to an appropriate unit; communicate clear handoff information to receiving teams

• Active Hawaii RN license in good standing;
  Hawaii license required by start date
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended and may be required for some travelers
• 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting; may substitute for PACU experience in some cases
• PACU/ASU experience preferred; ability to work in a rotating schedule and meet on-call expectations
• Flu vaccination proof or facility-approved medical/religious exception required prior to contract start date
• Education:
  
  current RN licensure; nursing qualification appropriate to practice

• Assignment coordination and travel support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Onboarding and credentialing assistance, including health clearance and vaccination tracking
• Defined 13-week term with potential for extension based on unit needs and performance

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.

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