Travel PACU RN - $2,046 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
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with critical care experience and required HI licensure for a variable-shift assignment.

Details

• PACU setting caring for patients pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery
• Uses equipment including Meditech, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, and HP/Phillips Monitors
• Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends/holidays
• May rotate between ASU and PACU units
• No guarantee of hours or shift preference
• On-call required 0-3 times per month, including 8-hour nights and 24-hour weekend/holiday shifts

Requirements

• Active HI RN license required by start of assignment
• BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• PALS certification recommended and may be required for certain positions
• 2+ years of experience as a critical care RN (ER, ICU, or PACU) in a hospital setting required
• Additional specialty certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC preferred and may be required
• Critical care assessment skills including monitoring incision sites, body temperature, and post-anesthesia stability

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia nursing care with advanced knowledge of anesthesiology principles
• Assess and monitor patients for signs of complications during recovery
• Must report to Employee Health 48-72 hours prior to assignment start for clearance appointment
• Proof of flu vaccination or approved exception required prior to contract start
• Strong critical thinking skills required to manage patient stability and complications

American Traveler Job ID #P-752489. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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