Hawaii Travel RN - PACU Recovery

HealthForce Healthcare; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel coordination

Dedicated recruiter

Credentialing assistance

Health clearance support

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC seeks a Registered Nurse to join a PACU travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 09/14/2026 for a 13-week contract with rotating 8/10/12-hour shifts and on-call up to 0–3 times per month.

You will provide post-anesthesia care in a hospital setting, monitor vitals, and coordinate care with anesthesia and surgical teams.

Qualifications

• Active Hawaii RN license in good standing; Hawaii license required by start date.
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; PALS recommended/required for some travelers.
• 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients in PACU, including Phase I and Phase II recovery.
• Monitor vital signs, incision sites, temperature, and stability; respond to complications.
• Manage medications and analgesia per protocol; document care in the patient record.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams; communicate handoffs on discharge/transfer.

Skills

Critical Care RN

PACU experience

On-call readiness

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Meditech

PCA pumps

Braun IV pumps

Cryocuff

SCDs

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU in Hilo, Hawaii. Travel - Temporary Assignment starting 09/28/2026 for 13 weeks in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,018 to $2,133 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Rotating. This assignment requires PACU experience and comprehensive post-anesthesia care skills to support patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU in Hilo, Hawaii. Travel - Temporary Assignment starting 09/28/2026 for 13 weeks in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,018 to $2,133 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Rotating. This assignment requires PACU experience and comprehensive post-anesthesia care skills to support patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,018–$2,133 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts; days, evenings, nights, weekends possible)
• Start date: 09/28/2026
• Work setting: Hospital PACU / post-anesthesia recovery
• Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii, United States
• Requires Hawaii license by start of assignment and successful facility health clearance
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative care in the PACU, monitoring airway, breathing, circulation, pain control, and nausea management; respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Assess and document patient recovery phases (Phase I and Phase II) and track indicators of stability or potential complications
• Monitor incisions, vital signs, temperature, and equipment function; verify proper line and device management (e.g., PCA Pumps, IV therapy equipment, monitors)
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams, and other perioperative staff; communicate patient status and discharge plans to the next care level
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record and ensure safe transitions of care; adhere to infection control and safety protocols
• Use unit equipment and systems (e.g., Meditech, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, SCDs, Cryocuff, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) as part of standard PACU care
  
  

Requirements

• Active Hawaii Registered Nurse license by start of assignment (or ability to obtain and apply upon acceptance); must have Hawaii license by assignment start
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
• Experience: 2+ years as a critical care RN (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting; this experience may substitute for PACU nursing experience where applicable
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is recommended and may be required for some PACU travel assignments
• Other specialty certifications (e.g., NIHS, TNCC) are preferred and may be required for certain positions
• Proof of influenza vaccination or approved exemption required prior to contract start; flu vaccine can be administered during employee health clearance
• Ability to work in a PACU within a hospital setting; strong critical thinking and rapid assessment skills required
• Active professional license in the state of practice and ability to work as a PACU RN
  
  

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Dedicated on-assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Travel-friendly assignment with a 13-week contract structure
• Access to assignment-specific onboarding and health clearance coordination
  
  

Find more opportunities

Interested in other openings? Apply for additional travel nursing roles at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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