Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Hawaii registered nurse license, active by start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
• Minimum 2+ years of critical care experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting; PACU experience preferred; ER/ICU experience may substitute for PACU experience
• Ability to work in a PACU/ASU environment and to handle fluctuating shifts; on-call requirements as described
• A flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exception is required prior to contract start; vaccination may be obtained at an employee health clearance appointment
• Candidates not currently in HI must apply for HI licensure upon acceptance of offer; Hawaii license must be obtained by start of assignment

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) recommended and may be required for some assignments
• Other specialty-related certifications (e.g., NIHSS, TNCC) preferred or may be required for specific positions

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for post-anesthesia patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery, ensuring airway, breathing, circulation, and pain management needs are met.
• Monitor vitals, temperature, incision sites, dressings, drains as appropriate, and detect early signs of instability or complications.
• Administer medications and fluids per orders; manage IV therapy and basic PACU interventions.
• Assess patients’ readiness for transfer to subsequent units and communicate changes in status to anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Utilize equipment and systems common to PACU environments (e.g., Meditech, PCA and IV pumps, Pyxis, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP/Phillips monitors) and document care accurately.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control standards; participate in handoffs and shift-to-shift communications.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay in a travel assignment
• 13-week contract with travel nursing support
• Assigned staffing and recruitment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• On-call shifts as part of the schedule; flexibility to meet unit needs
• Employee health clearance coordination and safety onboarding support