Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Hilo, HI
Contracted
Hilo Medical Center
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Travel) in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 04/27/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,791–$1,931 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Rotating. Setting: Hospital medical/surgical unit. Assignment is of a travel, temporary nature.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,791–$1,931 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 (not guaranteed)
- Start date: 04/27/2026
- Contract type: Travel – Temporary Assignment
- Shift: Rotating
- Unit and setting: Medical/Surgical unit with 50 beds; may float to surgical, pediatric, or transitional care units
- Orientation: Department-specific training and orientation included in the first week

Responsibilities
- Provide direct RN-level care to adults 18+, in a Med/Surg setting
- Perform ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, respond to changes in patient status, and document in the medical record
- Administer medications and treatments per policy; manage IVs; provide wound care including wound VAC; monitor and manage chest tubes
- Utilize Meditech EMR for charting and Pyxis for medication dispensing; ensure accurate medication administration and inventory
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care planning, discharge planning, and patient education; uphold patient safety and infection control standards
- May float to surg/pediatrics or transitional care units as needed; maintain a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on the unit

Requirements
- Hawaii RN license active by start of assignment (or eligibility to obtain prior to start). Any traveler not currently in possession of an active Hawaii license must apply upon acceptance; candidate must have Hawaii license by start of assignment
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Minimum 2+ years of Med/Surg or higher level of care experience
- Education: current RN licensure in Hawaii
- Must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health clearance and onboarding
- Ability to work rotating shifts with variable shift lengths and days; no holiday RTO requests
- Unit experience includes Medical – 50 beds; nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5

Benefits and Support
- Orientation and department-specific training included during the first week
- Onboarding process coordinated to support timely start (employee health clearance)
- Flexible scheduling with rotating shifts and variable days
- Travel assignment support and ongoing coordination through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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