Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title

PACU Registered Nurse

Location

Hilo, HI

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Rotating Shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends/Holidays) | Onsite | Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours across ASU and PACU units; no guarantee of hours or shift preference; on-call required 0–3 times per month (8-hour nights and 24-hour weekends/holidays)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery settings
• Monitor patients post-anesthesia, including assessment of incision sites, body temperature, and indicators of stability or complications
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and post-anesthesia patient care
• Utilize critical care skills to identify and respond to potential complications following surgery
• Operate unit equipment including Meditech, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Phillips Monitors

Required Qualifications

• Active State of Hawaii RN license required by assignment start date; candidates without a current Hawaii license must apply upon acceptance of offer
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience, or 2+ years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting may be accepted as a substitute
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Valid professional RN license within the state of practice
• Proof of flu vaccination or a facility-approved medical or religious exemption required prior to contract start date

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association recommended and may be required for certain positions
• Specialty-related certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC preferred and may be required for specific roles
• Background in critical care and surgical nursing

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment with exposure to both ASU and PACU units
• Gain experience utilizing a broad range of advanced clinical equipment and technology in a hospital setting