Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,000 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse position available in Hilo, Hawaii. This role involves caring for patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery following surgery, requiring advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and critical care skills. Candidates must bring their Hawaii professional license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Hilo, Hawaii


• Shift: Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours with days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; on-call shifts 0-3 times per month (8-hour nights and 24-hour weekends/holidays).


• Required Qualifications: Valid professional license within the state of practice, Hawaii license by start of assignment; 2 years experience as a critical care registered nurse (i.e., ER & ICU) in a hospital setting, or an acceptable substitute; current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association; ability to arrive the Thursday before start date for employee health appointment; flu vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exception required prior to contract start date.


• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required; other specialty certifications such as NIHSS and TNCC are preferred or may be required.


• Additional Information: On-call shifts may occur 0-3 times per month, including nights and weekends/holidays. Candidates must be available to start on or before July 20, 2026.

Benefits:

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1267438. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus