Cross Country 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: 07/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Hawaii-based Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse position is a critical role within the healthcare organization, supporting patient recovery following surgical procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position involves caring for patients during pre-operative, phase I, and phase II recovery, with a focus on post-anesthesia stabilization. The successful candidate will demonstrate advanced critical care skills, including assessment of incision sites, monitoring of body temperature, and tracking other indicators of patient stability.
Job Details:
- Location: HILO, Hawaii
- Shift: 12-hour shifts, varying between days, evenings, and nights; schedule may include weekends and holidays
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- Required Qualifications: Valid professional license within the state of practice (Hawaii License); BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the American Heart Association; 0 years experience minimum; COVID-19 vaccination (flu vaccine required); ability to arrive the Thursday before the start date for employee health appointment
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association; other specialty-related certifications such as NIHSS and TNCC are preferred and may be required for certain roles; prior critical care (ER & ICU) experience or 2+ years hospital critical care RN experience may be accepted as a substitute for PACU experience
- Additional Information: On-call shifts 0-3 times per month, including 8-hour nights and 24-hour weekends/holidays; candidates must be available to start on 07/27/2026 and attend the scheduled health appointment on the Friday prior to start; do not accept the start date if unable to attend on time
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1276649. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
