Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Hilo, HI
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. This 15-week assignment starts on 08/24/2026 with a weekly pay range of $1,799–$1,897 per week. Shifts are rotating, and the work setting is an inpatient hospital-type unit providing med/surgical care for adults 18 and over.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,799–$1,897 per week
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: Rotating shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Work setting: Inpatient med/surg unit (50-bed medical unit)
- Orientation and pre-start requirements: Orientation included in the first week; candidate must arrive the Thursday before start for employee health appointment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, evidence-based RN care for adults (18+) on a med/surg unit, including assessment, planning, and documentation
- Administer medications, monitor patient status, manage wounds and devices (e.g., wound vac, chest tubes) and participate in ongoing care planning
- Utilize Meditech EMR and Pyxis for orders, documentation, and medication dispensing; ensure accurate charting and timely response to changes in patient condition
- May float to related units (surgery, pediatrics, transitional care) as needed; maintain competency across units
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, discharge planning, and adherence to established care protocols
- Maintain professional standards and unit expectations, including dress code and infection prevention practices; uphold a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio on the unit

Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license by start date (must have Hawaii license at assignment start)
- Minimum 2 years of Med Surg or higher-level care experience
- BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program; eligibility to practice in Hawaii
- Ability to work a rotating schedule with variable shift lengths and days; flexibility to float as needed
- Unit size around 50 beds; capacity to adapt to a fast-paced inpatient setting
- No holiday RTO requests; must participate in orientation and pre-employment health requirements

Benefits and Support
- Orientation included in the first week of assignment
- Pre-start employee health appointment coordinated as part of onboarding
- Ongoing travel assignment support and point-of-contact from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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