Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 10-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts: 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights); Weekends & Holidays coverage; On-call 0-3 times/month (8-hour night shifts and 24-hour weekend/holiday coverage). Specific start/end times vary by unit and schedule.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients through Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery with vigilance and clinical judgment
• Perform critical care assessments, monitor vitals and incision sites, and intervene when patient stability changes
• Administer and manage PCA pumps and IV therapies safely using unit equipment (Braun IV pumps, PCA pumps, Pyxis)
• Coordinate with anesthesia, surgical teams and multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe handoffs and continuity of care
• Provide patient- and family-centered education and support during the post-op recovery process
• Document patient status, interventions and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record (Meditech)
• Participate in unit-based quality initiatives and maintain competency with monitors, warmers and other PACU devices

Qualifications

• Active State of Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment (candidates without must apply upon offer acceptance)
• 2+ years as a critical care RN (ER or ICU experience accepted as a substitute for PACU experience)
• Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association
• PALS (AHA) recommended and may be required for some positions
• Other specialty certifications (NIHSS, TNCC) preferred and may be required depending on assignment
• Prior experience with post-anesthesia care, Phase I/II recovery, surgical nursing, and critical care assessment

Knowledge & Skills

• Post-anesthesia care and Phase I/II recovery management
• Critical care assessment and surgical patient monitoring
• Anesthesiology fundamentals relevant to PACU practice
• Incision site assessment, temperature regulation and complication surveillance
• Experience with Meditech electronic medical records
• Proficiency with PCA pumps, Braun IV pumps, Pyxis medication systems and patient warmers
• Familiarity with SCDs, Cryocuff, Bair PAWS warmers, HP and Phillips monitors
• Strong critical thinking, rapid assessment and interdisciplinary communication skills

Benefits

• Support getting your Hawaii nursing license — candidates must have or apply for a State of HI license by start of assignment
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support so you can focus on patient care
• Access to professional development and specialty certifications encouragement
• A collaborative, supportive PACU team that values your critical-care skills
• Flexible travel assignment experience — see new places while doing meaningful work
• Paid time for required employee health clearance items (e.g., flu vaccination or approved exemption)
• Resources and equipment training (Meditech, PCA pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV pumps) to set you up for success

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo is a relaxed, scenic base for your travel assignment — explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stroll Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens, and visit the Hilo Farmers Market for fresh local produce and crafts. Take weekend trips to Akaka Falls State Park, the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, or head upcountry for stargazing on Mauna Kea. Plenty of coastal walks, snorkeling spots and local eateries make downtime as memorable as your shifts.

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