Travel Registered Nurse PACU

Overview

Registered Nurse, PACU in Kamuela, Hawaii. This travel assignment starts 06/08/2026 and runs for 16 weeks, with guaranteed 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,449 to $2,643 per week. This is a travel - temporary assignment designed to support perioperative recovery care in a high‑acuity environment.

• Weekly pay: $2,449 - $2,643 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 8‑hour shifts
• Start date:
  
  06/08/2026
• Setting:
  Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment

• Provide postoperative care in the PACU, including continuous monitoring of vitals, airway status, respiratory function, and pain control.
• Assess patient condition, document findings, and communicate changes to the surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Administer and manage medications per orders, including IV therapies, analgesia, antiemetics, and adjuncts as needed.
• Maintain PACU equipment, ensure patient safety, monitor intake and output, and address immediate post‑anesthesia concerns.
• Prepare patients for discharge to the appropriate unit or direct transfer, ensuring proper documentation and hand‑off.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support smooth recovery and timely patient throughput.

• Current Hawaii RN license (active, unencumbered)
• ACLS, BLS/HCP, and PALS certifications current
• CPAN and CPI (or equivalent) highly preferred
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in Pre/Post and/or PACU environments;
  Phase I and II PACU and Pre‑Op experience required
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred
• Must pass an EKG test with 80% or higher during orientation
• All licenses and certifications must be current through the duration of the assignment

• Dedicated travel support and assignment guidance from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Credentialing and compliance assistance with Medefis process
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Timely weekly pay processing
• Availability of extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance