Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Hilo, HI
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Hilo, Hawaii. This travel assignment starts 08/10/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $1,898 to $1,965. There are no guaranteed hours. The shift is 12-hour days (0645–1915) on a 3x12 schedule. You’ll provide care in a hospital setting on a medical-surgical service, with the opportunity to float to multiple units as needed. Orientation is provided for each unit, and you must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,898–$1,965 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 0645–1915; 3 days per week
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Floating between units: Medical Unit, Laulima Unit (surgical Acute), and occasional Cardiovascular Unit; unit-specific patient ratios apply

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on medical-surgical units, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor response and document in the EMR
- Utilize Meditech EMR for charting; operate Pyxis for medication dispensing; manage wound vacs and chest tube care as needed
- Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and collaborate with the health care team to adjust care plans
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and accurate, timely documentation; communicate with physicians and dynamic interdisciplinary teams
- Float to Medical, Laulima, and cardiovascular units as assigned; uphold unit- and facility-wide standards of care

Requirements
- Hawaii RN license active by start date (or eligible to obtain prior to assignment)
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- 2–10 years of RN experience in medical-surgical settings
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts; ability to float to multiple units; strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Proof of immunity to required vaccines; medical or religious exemptions are not accepted in lieu of documented immunity

Benefits and Support
- Orientation provided for each unit
- Pre-start arrangements for employee health requirements
- Ongoing support from the recruiting team throughout the assignment
- Access to Meditech EMR and unit-specific equipment training as part of onboarding

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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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