Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU), travel assignment
Location: Hilo, Hawaii, US
Start date: 09/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,132.00 – $2,283.00 per week
Guaranteed hours: 0.0
Shift: 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation; no guaranteed hours
Setting: Acute-care hospital with a 15-bed PCU, 3-bed Step-down ICU, and 12-bed telemetry
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,132.00 – $2,283.00 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Orientation: First week required; 36 hours/week thereafter
- Floating: May float to other acute units in-house (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER)
- Unit mix: Progressive Care Unit with telemetry and step-down ICU components
Responsibilities
- Provide primary nursing care to PCU patients, including telemetry monitoring and routine assessments
- Interpret telemetry strips and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and manage medication distribution via Meditech charting and Pyxis system
- Perform fingerstick blood glucose monitoring and document findings accurately
- Support oxygen therapy and equipment use (including continuous cardiac monitoring and BIPAP as applicable)
- Collaborate with the care team to develop and update patient care plans and coordinate discharge planning
Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license by start of assignment
- Minimum 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last 12 months
- Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
- Certifications: ACLS preferred, PALS preferred, NIHSS certification preferred
- Ability to work in an acute-care hospital setting with potential to float to all in-house acute units
Education
- Registered Nurse qualification with current Hawaii license
Note: Specific education credentials beyond RN licensure are not listed beyond the above.
Benefits and Support
- Onboarding includes orientation and employee health clearance; arrival Thursday prior to start is required
- Assignment duration and weekly hours are defined in the terms of the contract
- Ongoing recruiter and credentialing support provided by the assigning organization
- In-unit training and access to required equipment (Meditech, Pyxis, telemetry systems)
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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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