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Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position in Hawaii requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and active HI licensure by start date.
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in a hospital setting
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Cares for patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery following surgery
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Equipment used includes Meditech EMR, PCA Pumps, Pyxis, Braun IV Pumps, Cryocuff, SCDs, Bair PAWS Warmers, HP Monitors, and Phillips Monitors
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Variable shifts ranging between 8, 10, and 12 hours across days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
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Shifts may rotate between the ASU and PACU units
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On-call required 0–3 times per month, including 8-hour nights and 24-hour weekend/holiday shifts
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13-week contract
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Active HI RN license required by start of assignment
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Minimum 2 years of PACU experience, or 2+ years in a critical care setting (ER or ICU) may be accepted as a substitute
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS/BCLS, ACLS, and PALS
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Strong critical care assessment skills, including monitoring incision sites, body temperature, and post-anesthesia stability indicators
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Experience with Meditech preferred
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Responsibilities include caring for patients in pre-op and Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery
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Advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and post-surgical patient care is essential
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Proof of flu vaccination or a facility-approved medical or religious exemption is required prior to start; vaccination can be administered at the employee health clearance appointment
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All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours prior to their assignment start date; plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start to attend a Friday morning Employee Health appointment
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Specialty certifications such as NIHSS and TNCC are preferred and may be required
