Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Hilo, Hawaii, 96720!
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
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.
To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.
Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.
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