RN - PACU
Not Disclosed•ContractorOn-site
location_onMohouli Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96720, United States
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to join our team and provide high-quality care to patients during the critical pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery phases. This role is vital for ensuring patient safety and stability as they transition from surgical procedures to recovery.
In this position, you will utilize strong critical care skills and excellent clinical judgment to monitor and manage patients recovering from anesthesia. Your day-to-day will involve assessing and evaluating patient conditions, managing vital signs and airway status, and responding promptly to any post-operative complications. You will collaborate closely with physicians, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive care. Additionally, you will play a key role in educating patients and their families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions, ensuring a smooth transition home.
Work Environment & Schedule
This is a contract position within a fast-paced surgical and recovery environment. The role requires flexibility to work variable shifts, including 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour schedules. Coverage may be needed for day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours. The assignment may involve working across multiple perioperative units, including the PACU and Ambulatory Surgery. On-call responsibilities may be required approximately three times per month, including overnight and weekend/holiday coverage. Please note that specific hours and shift preferences are not guaranteed.
Application & Onboarding
To be considered for this assignment, candidates must possess an active Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) License by the start date. All applicants must be prepared to complete all onboarding, credentialing, and employee health requirements prior to beginning work. Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical/religious exemption is also required before the assignment starts.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Mohouli Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96720, United States
Hilo, Hawaii
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide nursing care for patients in pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery phases
- check_circleAssess, monitor, and evaluate patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
- check_circleMonitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall patient stability
- check_circleIdentify and respond to post-operative complications and changes in patient condition
- check_circleAdminister medications, IV therapy, and treatments as prescribed
- check_circleCollaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- check_circleEducate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions
- check_circleDocument patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
- check_circleMaintain compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- verifiedActive Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) License
- verifiedMinimum of two years of PACU experience or two years of Critical Care experience
- verifiedCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
- verifiedCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
- verifiedCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification
- verifiedProof of influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Nice to Have
PACU nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting. Critical Care, Emergency Room, or Surgical Nursing experience. NIHSS and/or TNCC certifications. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills. Experience with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Meditech, PCA Pumps, Pyxis Medication Dispensing System, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff Devices, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), Bair Paws Warming System, Hewlett-Packard and Philips Patient Monitors.
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Day-to-day, the RN - PACU at Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") will provide nursing care for patients in pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery phases; assess, monitor, and evaluate patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures; monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall patient stability; and identify and respond to post-operative complications and changes in patient condition.
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Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Active Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) License; Minimum of two years of PACU experience or two years of Critical Care experience; Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification; Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification; Current American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification; and Proof of influenza vaccination or approved exemption.
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RN - PACU at Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") is based in Mohouli Street, Hilo, Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, 96720, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") has listed this RN - PACU role as on-site.
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RN - PACU at Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for RN - PACU at Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH") include Registered Nurse; Hawaii Registered Nurse License; BLS Certification; Acls Certification; Pals Certification; Nihss Certification; TNCC Certification; and Epic.
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About Travel Care Hawaii LLC ✅ ("TCH")
Travel Care Hawaii LLC operates within the hospitals and health care industry, focusing on the staffing of both skilled and non-skilled healthcare personnel. Based in Suite 100, the organization connects care professionals with opportunities designed to expand their experience and horizons. The company emphasizes a teamwork-oriented approach, prioritizing the successful matching of employees with client needs as a central business function.
The firm manages diverse staffing requirements, accommodating various forms, types, and durations of assignments. To ensure continuous support, Travel Care Hawaii maintains availability around the clock, every day of the year. This commitment allows the organization to integrate its core staff seamlessly into client operations.
All employees associated with Travel Care Hawaii undergo rigorous vetting processes. This includes bonding and insurance coverage, drug and background screenings, reference checks, license verification, and company orientation. Furthermore, staff members must pass all annual regulatory exams upon hiring to maintain compliance with industry standards.
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