References must be from the 2 most recent places of employment.

Special Requests:
All travelers must report to Hilo Employee Health 48-72 hours before the assignment start; for the Monday start, plan to be in Hawaii by Thursday to attend the Friday appointment. Do not accept the offered start date if you cannot arrive on time.

Required Skills/Experience:
2+ years’ experience as a critical care RN (i.e., ER & ICU) in a hospital setting may be accepted as a substitute for PACU nurse experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
Past experience in critical care and surgical nursing is a plus.

Unit Details:
Cares for patients pre-op and during Phase I and Phase II recovery.
PACU nurses care for patients after surgery and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and caring for patients in Phase I.
Candidates for PACU jobs require critical care skills to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track other indicators of stability or complications.
Uses PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair Paws warmers, HP monitors, and Philips monitors.

Shift & Scheduling:
Shift lengths may be 8, 10 and 12 hours, and shifts may be days, evenings, nights, or weekends/holidays and vary between ASU and PACU.
Shift preferences are not guaranteed.
On-call shifts may occur 0-3 times per month (8-hour nights and 24-hour weekends/holidays).
Holiday coverage is required.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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