Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) in Hilo, Hawaii, starting 10/05/2026 for a 15-week contract. Earn $1,929–$1,977 per week with 12-hour night shifts (3x12) in an acute care inpatient setting. The role includes floating across Medical, Laulima, and, on rare occasions, Cardiovascular units. Orientation is provided for each unit, with scheduled 36 hours per week after orientation and no guaranteed hours.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,929–$1,977 per week
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 3x12
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Acute care inpatient medical-surgical services
- Orientation: Provided for each unit
- Floating: Medical Unit, Laulima Unit, and Cardiovascular Unit (rare)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses; manage devices such as wound vacs and chest tubes; perform basic IV therapy as indicated
- Document care and clinical data accurately in the Meditech EMR; support medication dispensing through Pyxis
- Float between Medical Unit, Laulima Unit, and occasional Cardiovascular Unit as patient needs require; adapt to changing patient census
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, timely interventions, and patient education on treatment plans and discharge needs
- Maintain infection control standards and professional nursing attire; respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate as needed

Requirements
- Licensure: Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment; travelers not currently licensed must apply for Hawaii licensure upon acceptance
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC preferred
- Experience: 2–10 years of RN experience in medical-surgical or similar inpatient setting
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current RN license in Hawaii
- Flexibility: Ability to float to Medical, Laulima, and occasional Cardiovascular units; available for night shift work

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Orientation time provided for each unit
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Clear, unit-based onboarding and scheduling processes
- Assignment length supports a defined 15-week contract

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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