PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Hilo, Hawaii

Join a dynamic post-anesthesia care team as a PACU Travel Registered Nurse in Hilo, Hawaii. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced PACU, ICU, or critical care nurse who enjoys caring for patients through pre-operative preparation and Phase I and Phase II recovery. Hilo offers a welcoming island community, striking natural scenery, and easy access to Hawaii’s renowned beaches, waterfalls, and outdoor adventures.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860-$1,960
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Healthcare Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU)
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; variable shifts with no guaranteed hours or shift preference
• Shift Duration: Rotating 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• On-Call: Approximately 0-3 times per month, including 8-hour overnight and 24-hour weekend/holiday call shifts
• Position Type: On-site PACU travel nurse assignment

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience; 2+ years of hospital-based critical care experience, such as ICU or emergency nursing, may be considered
• Active Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) license by the start of the assignment; nurses without an active Hawaii license must apply upon acceptance
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Recommended: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong critical-thinking, patient-assessment, and post-anesthesia recovery skills
• Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption before the contract begins
• Ability to attend the required employee health appointment during the week before the assignment start date

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients before surgery and during Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Perform focused post-anesthesia assessments and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
• Monitor airway status, vital signs, body temperature, incision sites, pain levels, and other indicators of recovery or complications
• Apply advanced knowledge of anesthesia recovery and critical care nursing principles
• Administer medications and manage pain-control therapies according to clinical orders and protocols
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, nurses, and the broader perioperative team to support safe patient transitions
• Provide clear handoff communication and patient and family education as patients progress through recovery
• Safely operate and document care using equipment and systems such as Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, IV pumps, cryotherapy devices, compression devices, warming systems, and patient monitors

Apply now for this PACU travel nursing opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii, and join a collaborative post-anesthesia care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.