Job Description

Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN) Variable Shifts | Contract

We are seeking experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurses for a 26-week contract assignment with a variable schedule. This role is ideal for critical-care trained nurses who excel in fast-paced post-operative environments and are flexible with shift assignments, including weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Contract

• Assignment Length: 26 weeks

• Number of Openings: 2

• Schedule: Variable shifts (8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts)

• Shifts may include Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays

• On-call requirement: 0 3 shifts per month (8-hour nights or 24-hour weekends/holidays)

• No guarantee of hours or shift preference

• Position Urgency: Normal

Specialty:

• Nursing

• Sub-Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery

• Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for stability, complications, and pain management

• Evaluate incision sites, vital signs, body temperature, and overall recovery status

• Administer medications and treatments per anesthesia and surgical protocols

• Utilize critical-thinking skills to identify and respond to post-operative complications

• Accurately document patient care and outcomes using the electronic medical record

• Collaborate with anesthesiology, surgical teams, and interdisciplinary staff

• Maintain a safe, organized PACU environment and ensure proper use of equipment

Equipment & Systems Used:

• EPIC (EMR)

• Meditech

• PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps

• Cryocuff, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)

• Bair Paws warming systems

• HP and Phillips patient monitors

Required Qualifications:

• Active Hawaii RN license (must be active by the start of the assignment; travelers must apply upon offer acceptance if not already licensed)

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU experience or

• At least 2 years of critical care RN experience (ER or ICU) in a hospital setting

• Strong post-anesthesia assessment and critical-care skills

Certifications:

• BLS (AHA)

• ACLS (AHA)

• PALS (AHA) preferred and may be required

• Additional certifications such as NIHSS or TNCC may be preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to assignment

• Must arrive prior to assignment start to complete employee health onboarding

• Holiday coverage may be required

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled PACU or critical care RN seeking a long-term contract with diverse scheduling and high-impact post-operative patient care.

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