Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Healthforce; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel nursing support

Staffing and recruitment support

On-call shifts

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a traveling PACU assignment in Hilo, HI. Start date 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks with weekly pay of $1,981–$2,095. Shifts rotate 8/10/12 hours including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays; no guaranteed hours.

Responsibilities include direct PACU care, vitals monitoring, medication administration, and patient transfers. Must hold Hawaii RN license and BLS/ACLS; PACU experience preferred; PALS recommended.

Qualifications

• Hawaii RN license active by start date.
• BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2+ years of critical care experience in a hospital setting; PACU experience preferred.
• PALS recommended or may be required for some assignments.
• Other specialty certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) preferred or may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for post-anesthesia patients in PACU, ensuring airway, breathing, circulation, and pain management needs are met.
• Monitor vitals, incisions, dressings, drains and detect early signs of instability or complications.
• Administer medications and fluids per orders; manage IV therapy and PACU interventions.
• Assess readiness for transfer to subsequent units and communicate changes to anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Utilize PACU equipment and document care accurately (Meditech, PCA/IV pumps, Pyxis, monitors).
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control; participate in handoffs and shift communications.

Skills

Critical care experience

PACU experience

Travel nursing

Tools

Meditech

IV pumps

Pyxis

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU, traveling assignment in Hilo, HI. Start date: 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,981–$2,095 per week. Rotating shifts with varying 8-, 10-, and 12-hour lengths; days, evenings, nights, and weekends/holidays as needed. Work setting: hospital-based post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). This assignment has no guaranteed hours. Must arrive the Thursday before start to attend an employee health clearance appointment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,981–$2,095 per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating; 8/10/12-hour shifts; days/evenings/nights; weekends/holidays; on-call 0–3 times per month
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii (PACU in a hospital setting)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• No guaranteed hours

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for post-anesthesia patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery, ensuring airway, breathing, circulation, and pain management needs are met
• Monitor vitals, temperature, incision sites, dressings, drains as appropriate, and detect early signs of instability or complications
• Administer medications and fluids per orders; manage IV therapy and basic PACU interventions
• Assess patients’ readiness for transfer to subsequent units and communicate changes in status to anesthesia and surgical teams
• Utilize equipment and systems common to PACU environments (e.g., Meditech, PCA and IV pumps, Pyxis, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) and document care accurately
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control standards; participate in handoffs and shift-to-shift communications

Requirements

• Hawaii registered nurse license, active by start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
• Minimum 2+ years of critical care experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting; PACU experience preferred; ER/ICU experience may substitute for PACU experience
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended and may be required for some assignments
• Other specialty-related certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) preferred or may be required for specific positions
• Ability to work in a PACU/ASU environment and to handle fluctuating shifts; on-call requirements as described
• A flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exception is required prior to contract start; vaccination may be obtained at an employee health clearance appointment
• Candidates not currently in HI must apply for HI licensure upon acceptance of offer; Hawaii license must be obtained by start of assignment

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay in a travel assignment
• 13-week contract with travel nursing support
• Assigned staffing and recruitment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• On-call shifts as part of the schedule; flexibility to meet unit needs
• Employee health clearance coordination and safety onboarding support

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE

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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