Travel PACU RN - $1,844 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with critical care experience for a 13-week contract requiring an active or pending HI RN license.

Details

• Care for patients pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery in the PACU/ASU units
• Uses Meditech, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Phillips Monitors
• EPIC EMR used
• Variable shifts of 8, 10, and 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends/holidays
• No guarantee of hours or shift preference
• On-call required 0-3 times per month (8-hour night shifts and 24-hour weekend/holiday shifts)

Requirements

• Active HI RN license required by start of assignment (candidates may apply upon offer acceptance if not yet licensed)
• BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting may substitute for PACU experience
• PALS certification recommended and may be required for specific positions
• Additional certifications such as NIHSS and TNCC preferred and may be required for specific positions
• Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exception required prior to contract start

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia care including monitoring incision sites, body temperature, and signs of complications
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and critical thinking skills in patient assessment
• Holiday coverage required
• Must arrive the Thursday before start date to attend employee health appointment on Friday

American Traveler Job ID #P-762855. 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: Travel RN - PACU

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