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Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Hilo, HI
Start Date: 05-04-2026
End Date: 08-03-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating shifts: 8-hour, 10-hour and 12-hour shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights), including weekends and holidays. On-call 0-3 times per month (8-hour night shifts and occasional 24-hour weekend/holiday coverage). Specific clock start/end times vary by unit and are not provided in the posting.
Candidate Pay Rate: $58 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, expert post-anesthesia care for patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery
- Assess and monitor patients' vital signs, incision sites, temperature and overall stability
- Apply advanced anesthesiology knowledge to manage airways, pain control and emergence from anesthesia
- Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia and multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless perioperative care
- Operate and troubleshoot unit equipment such as Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, IV pumps and monitors
- Respond quickly to complications, escalating care and initiating interventions when needed
- Document patient status and interventions clearly to ensure continuity of care and safety
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the State of Hawaii required by start of assignment
- Minimum: 2+ years as a critical care RN (ER or ICU experience may substitute for PACU experience)
- Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association required
- PALS recommended and may be required for certain assignments
- NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred and may be required for specific roles
- Proof of annual flu vaccination or an approved medical/religious exemption prior to contract start
- Comfortable working variable shifts, weekends, nights and occasional on-call
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong post-anesthesia care (PACU) and critical care nursing knowledge
- Advanced understanding of anesthesiology principles and perioperative patient management
- Skilled in patient monitoring, assessment and early recognition of complications
- Experience with Meditech electronic health record and common unit devices
- Competency with PCA pumps, Pyxis systems, Braun IV pumps, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers and bedside monitors
- Excellent clinical judgment, communication and teamwork in a fast-paced surgical environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
- Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract travelers
- Paid time off so you can recharge after meaningful work
- Supportive team culture that values work-life balance and your professional growth
- Access to continuing education and specialty certification support
- Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates
- Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI
This is a travel contract opportunity in Hilo on Hawaii Island — a fantastic place to work and play. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for dramatic lava landscapes and scenic hikes, chase waterfalls at Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls, stroll the tranquil Liliuokalani Gardens, and browse local flavors at the Hilo Farmers Market. Enjoy coastal walks and tidepool spotting at Richardson Ocean Park, family-friendly visits to the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, and world-class stargazing up Mauna Kea (plan for altitude). Hilo’s local cafés, farmers markets and cultural events make weekends feel like a mini vacation between shifts.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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