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: 09/14/2026
• 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: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN - PACU with an active HI license and 2+ years of critical care or PACU experience for a 13-week assignment.

Details

• Work in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) 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
• Variable shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours across Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends/Holidays with no guarantee of hours or shift preference
• May float between ASU and PACU units
• On-call requirement of 0-3 times per month, including 8-hour night shifts and 24-hour weekend/holiday shifts

Requirements

• Active HI RN license required by start of assignment
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• 2+ years of experience as a critical care RN (ER or ICU) accepted as a substitute for PACU experience
• PALS certification recommended and may be required for specific positions
• Additional specialty certifications such as NIHSS or 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 advanced post-anesthesia nursing care, including monitoring incision sites, body temperature, and other indicators of patient stability or complications
• Prior experience in critical care and surgical nursing is a plus
• Must report to Employee Health 48-72 hours prior to assignment start for clearance appointment, typically scheduled the Friday before a Monday start
• Flu vaccination can be administered during the employee health clearance appointment

American Traveler Job ID #P-740049. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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