Overview
Registered Nurse, PACU | Hilo, Hawaii | Start date 10/05/2026 | Assignment duration 13 weeks | Weekly pay $2,044–$2,122 per week | Shift: Rotating | Travel - Temporary Assignment | Setting: Hospital
This travel assignment is posted by Healthforce Healthcare LLC. It requires Hawaii state licensure by start and placement in the post-anesthesia care unit, caring for patients emerging from anesthesia and recovering through Phase I and II.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,044–$2,122 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Shift: Rotating (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts; on-call 0–3 times per month)
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Setting: Post-anesthesia care unit within a hospital
Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia care for patients in PACU, including airway, breathing, and circulation assessment
- Monitor incision sites, temperature, vital signs, and other indicators of stability or potential complications
- Manage pain control, nausea, and patient comfort; respond to changes in patient status and escalate as needed
- Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams; document care and ensure smooth handoffs to next care team
- Utilize unit equipment and systems (e.g., Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) according to protocol
- Maintain patient safety and readiness for transfer or discharge from PACU
Requirements
- Licensure: Active Hawaii RN license by start date (or eligible and applying)
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association; PALS recommended and may be required for specific positions
- Experience: 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU in a hospital); this may be substituted for PACU experience in some cases
- Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program; ability to practice as a registered nurse in Hawaii
- Skills: Strong critical thinking, bedside assessment, and documentation; ability to work in a PACU setting and adapt to variable shift lengths
Benefits and Support
- Assignment and credentialing support from a dedicated recruiter
- Onboarding coordination and ongoing assignment support
- General travel coordination and scheduling assistance
- Details about benefits and perks vary by assignment; inquire with the recruiter for current offerings
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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