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Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH")

Travel Registered Nurse PACU

Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH"), Hilo, Hawaii, us, 96721

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World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") provided pay range This range is provided by Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH"). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 02/08/2026

Duration: 26 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, flexible, rotating

Employment Type: Travel

We’re hiring nationwide and encouraging multi-location applicants to explore exciting job opportunities across multiple states. Enjoy hassle-free perks designed for flexibility and convenience, including a competitive housing stipend and travel allowance for out-of-state candidates, weekly pay, and direct deposit—so you can focus on your career, not the logistics.

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) – Variable Shifts | Contract We are seeking experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurses for a 26-week contract assignment with a variable schedule. This role is ideal for critical-care–trained nurses who excel in fast-paced post-operative environments and are flexible with shift assignments, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

Position Details

Job Type: Contract

Assignment Length: 26 weeks

Number of Openings: 2

Schedule: Variable shifts (8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts)

Shifts may include Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

On-call requirement: 0–3 shifts per month (8-hour nights or 24-hour weekends/holidays)

No guarantee of hours or shift preference

Position Urgency: Normal

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery

Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for stability, complications, and pain management

Evaluate incision sites, vital signs, body temperature, and overall recovery status

Administer medications and treatments per anesthesia and surgical protocols

Utilize critical-thinking skills to identify and respond to post-operative complications

Accurately document patient care and outcomes using the electronic medical record

Collaborate with anesthesiology, surgical teams, and interdisciplinary staff

Maintain a safe, organized PACU environment and ensure proper use of equipment

Equipment & Systems Used

EPIC (EMR)

Meditech

PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps

Cryocuff, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)

Bair Paws warming systems

HP and Phillips patient monitors

Required Qualifications

Active Hawaii RN license (must be active by the start of the assignment; travelers must apply upon offer acceptance if not already licensed)

Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience or

At least 2 years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting

Strong post-anesthesia assessment and critical-care skills

Certifications

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA) preferred and may be required

Additional certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC may be preferred

Additional Requirements

Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to assignment

Must arrive prior to assignment start to complete employee health onboarding

Holiday coverage may be required

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled PACU or critical care RN seeking a long-term contract with diverse scheduling and high-impact post-operative patient care. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application.

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in placement.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Referral bonus

Relocation bonus

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Health Care Provider

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