Hilo PACU Nurse – 13-Week Temp, $54-58/hr

Origin Travel Nurses; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401K Retirement Plan (matching)

Credentialing support

Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Job summary

Astrya Global, a San Diego-based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU nurse for a 13-week assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. The role involves caring for patients in pre-op and recovery phases with on-call requirements and a focus on post-anesthesia care.

Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours across days/evenings/nights, with potential extension. Hawaii license and BLS/ACLS must be maintained; PALS recommended. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Provide care for patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery settings.
• Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
• Hold or obtain Hawaii license prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery settings
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and post-anesthesia patient care
• Assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track indicators of patient stability or complications
• Apply critical care skills to evaluate and manage post-surgical patients
• Operate and utilize unit equipment including Meditech, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Phillips Monitors
• Maintain valid BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Maintain a valid professional license within the state of practice
• Hold or obtain a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association as recommended or required
• Obtain and maintain other specialty-related certifications as required (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC)
• Work shifts varying between 8, 10, and 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays across ASU and PACU units
• Fulfill on-call shift requirements of 0-3 times per month, including 8-hour night and 24-hour weekend/holiday on-call shifts
• Provide proof of flu vaccination or facility-approved medical or religious exception prior to contract start
• Possess or obtain an active State of Hawaii license prior to start of assignment
• Arrive in advance of start date to complete employee health clearance appointment

Skills

PACU care

Critical thinking

Patient monitoring

Tools

Meditech

PCA Pumps

Pyxis

Braun IV Pumps

Cryocuff

SCDs

Bair PAWS

HP Monitors

Phillips Monitors

Job description

Astrya Global, a San Diego-based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PACU nurse for a 13-week assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. The role involves caring for patients in pre-op and recovery phases with on-call requirements and a focus on post-anesthesia care.

Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours across days/evenings/nights, with potential extension. Hawaii license and BLS/ACLS must be maintained; PALS recommended. Competitive pay and benefits offered.