Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nursing position supporting preoperative care and Phase I and Phase II postoperative recovery. The role requires advanced anesthesiology knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability to assess patients for stability and complications following surgery.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, and 36 hours per week. Scheduling may vary by unit and may include 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call coverage may occur up to three times per month, including 8-hour nighttime and 24-hour weekend or holiday shifts.
- Required Qualifications:
- PACU nursing experience, or at least 2 years of critical care registered nursing experience in an acute-care setting, such as emergency or intensive care nursing, as a potential substitute.
- Valid professional nursing license in Hawaii by the start of the assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) credentials from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exception before the contract start date.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Other specialty-related certifications, such as National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
- Previous critical care and surgical nursing experience.
- Additional Information:
- Responsibilities include caring for patients before surgery and during Phase I and Phase II recovery.
- PACU nurses assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track indicators of patient stability or complications.
- Advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and strong critical-thinking skills are essential.
- Familiarity with patient-controlled analgesia pumps, intravenous pumps, warming equipment, sequential compression devices, and patient monitoring systems is relevant to the role.
- Arrival is required on the Thursday before the assignment begins to attend an employee health appointment on Friday.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1346297. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus