Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse - Med Surg in Hilo, Hawaii. This travel assignment starts 08/31/2026 and runs for 15 weeks in an inpatient medical-surgical unit with rotating shifts. Weekly pay ranges from $1,887 to $1,978 per week, and there are no guaranteed hours. Schedule typically includes 36 hours per week after the first full week of orientation, with variability in shift lengths and days. The unit cares for adult patients 18 and over, with potential float to surg/peds or transitional care units as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,887–$1,978 per week
- Contract length: 15 weeks
- Shift: Rotating; various lengths and days; 36 hours/week after orientation
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: Inpatient medical-surgical unit (50-bed unit; 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio)
- May float to related units as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide general med/surg nursing care for adult patients 18 and older
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, document care in the Meditech EMR
- Utilize equipment such as wound vacs and chest tubes; manage Pyxis medication dispensing
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety and comfort
- Float to surg/peds or transitional care units as assigned; adapt to varying shift lengths and days
Requirements
- Hawaii active RN license required by start of assignment (must apply if not currently in possession)
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- 2+ years of med/surg or higher-level care experience
- Ability to work rotating shifts and various days; flexible with no guarantee of hours or shift preference
- Proficiency with Meditech EMR and Pyxis; comfortable with essential unit equipment
- Must arrive the Thursday before start date to complete employee health appointment and onboarding
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support and 24/7 travel assistance
- Assignment coordination and onboarding assistance
- Credentialing and compliance support throughout the assignment
- Potential for extension opportunities
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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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