GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PACU Registered Nurse Jobs – Travel RN Assignment in Hilo, Hawaii
Bring your PACU RN expertise to a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii, on the scenic Big Island. This Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse role offers the chance to provide safe, compassionate recovery care in a dynamic surgical setting.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / PACU RN
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- End Date: 12/14/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
- Schedule: Variable days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; no guarantee of hours or shift preference
- On-Call: 0–3 times per month
- Setting: Pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- 2+ years of PACU experience preferred; critical care RN experience in ER or ICU may be accepted as a substitute
- Active Hawaii RN license required by the start date
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
- PALS certification recommended and may be required for certain assignments
- Other specialty certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC may be preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts and participate in on-call coverage as needed
- Flu vaccination or approved exemption required prior to contract start
PACU Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for surgical recovery patients
- Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery for safety, comfort, and stability
- Assess incision sites, vital signs, body temperature, and signs of complications
- Support anesthesiology recovery needs with strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
- Use unit equipment and technology including Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, IV pumps, cryocuffs, SCDs, warmers, and patient monitors
- Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff to ensure smooth patient transitions and excellent outcomes
Apply now to join this Hawaii travel nursing opportunity and bring your PACU nursing skills to Hilo, HI.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #505972. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU
About GHR Healthcare
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compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
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