Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse - PCU (Travel) in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 06/15/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,085 to $2,116 with no guaranteed hours. The role involves a 36-hour-per-week schedule after the first week of orientation, with no on-call requirement. The unit focuses on Progressive Care with telemetry, ICU step-down, and related monitoring. Active Hawaii RN licensure by start is required; candidates must be licensed in Hawaii by the assignment start date.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,085–$2,116 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week after orientation; no call
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Setting: hospital-based Progressive Care/Telemetry environment
Responsibilities
- Deliver primary nursing care to PCU and telemetry patients, monitor cardiac rhythms, read telemetry strips, and perform fingerstick blood glucose checks.
- Manage patient care using Meditech for charting and Pyxis for medication administration; provide BIPAP support when indicated; maintain continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop and execute individualized care plans; document changes accurately and communicate clinical updates.
- Float to other acute units in-house as needed (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER) following unit policies; adapt to different patient acuity levels while maintaining safety.
- Educate patients and families, ensure adherence to infection control and safety protocols, and uphold professional nursing standards.
Requirements
- Hawaii license: active Hawaii RN license by start of assignment; if not in possession, must apply upon acceptance.
- Experience: at least 1 year of hospital acute care within the last year; progressive care and telemetry experience preferred.
- Certifications: ACLS preferred; PALS preferred; NIHSS certification preferred.
- Skills: strong telemetry interpretation, primary nursing care proficiency, and comfort with Meditech charting and Pyxis medication systems.
- Onboarding: must arrive the Thursday before start for employee health appointment; start date not acceptable if unavailable.
Benefits and Support
- Orientation and first-week onboarding included
- Travel assignment with a defined 13-week duration
- No on-call requirements
- Float capability to all acute units in-house as needed
- Ongoing collaboration with a dedicated travel nursing team for assignment support
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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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