Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,764 per week

World Nurses 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: 03/28/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible Employment Type: Travel Multi-state opportunities available—apply today. Weekly pay, overtime, and holiday premiums included. Housing support and travel allowances offered. Job Title: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) – Variable Shifts Job Type: Contract Urgency: Normal Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) for a contract assignment providing care to patients in pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery. The ideal candidate has strong critical care skills, excellent assessment abilities, and experience monitoring patients following surgical procedures. Assignment Details: Contract duration: 26 weeks Schedule: Variable shifts (8, 10, or 12 hours) — Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays Setting: PACU / Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) No guarantee of hours or shift preference On-call requirement: Approximately 0–3 times per month (night and weekend/holiday call) EMR: EPIC Holiday coverage required Key Responsibilities: Provide pre-operative and post-anesthesia care (Phase I & II recovery) Perform patient assessments and monitor airway, vital signs, incision sites, and recovery status Identify complications and intervene appropriately Administer medications and manage pain control Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge instructions Equipment / Systems Used: Patient monitoring systems IV infusion pumps and PCA pumps Medication dispensing systems Compression devices, warming devices, and specialty recovery equipment Requirements: Active State RN license required by start of assignment (must apply upon offer if not currently active) Minimum 2 years of PACU experience preferred Critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) may be accepted in place of PACU experience Ability to work variable shifts including weekends, holidays, and on-call Required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Recommended / Preferred Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Trauma certification (e.g., TNCC) Additional Requirements: Proof of flu vaccination or approved exemption prior to contract start (may be completed during employee health clearance) Must complete required onboarding and employee health appointment prior to start Specialty: Nursing Sub-Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application. About World Nurses 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