Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Hilo, Hawaii. This travel assignment starts on June 1, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $1,814 to $1,889. Shifts are 12-hour days (0645–1915), three shifts per week. The assignment is in a hospital setting with medical and surgical units. Orientation is provided for each unit. The traveler must hold an active Hawaii RN license by start date; if you are not in possession of Hawaii licensure at acceptance, you must apply and obtain licensure by start. Immunization documentation is required; medical and religious exemptions are not accepted in lieu of immunity proof. You may float to Medical, Laulima, and, on rare occasions, Cardiovascular units. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios include Medical 1:6, Laulima 1:6, and Cardiovascular 1:4. Expect to use Meditech EMR, Pyxis, wound vac, and chest tubes. Plan to arrive the Thursday before the start date to complete employee health tasks.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,814–$1,889 per week
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week (0645–1915)
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: June 1, 2026
- Setting: Travel RN in a hospital-based Med Surg environment with unit float opportunities
- Orientation: Provided for each unit prior to assignment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to medical and surgical patients in the Med Surg portfolio
- Float to Medical, Laulima (surgical Acute), and Cardiovascular units as needed
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; monitor patient status; respond to changes in condition
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds; educate patients and families
- Document in Meditech EMR; manage Pyxis workflows; operate wound vac and chest tubes
- Adhere to unit-specific protocols, infection control, safety standards, and high-quality care expectations

Requirements
- Hawaii Registered Nurse license must be active by start date (or must apply upon acceptance and obtain by start)
- 2–10 years of Med Surg RN experience
- Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred (PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC also preferred)
- Ability to float between Medical, Laulima, and Cardiovascular units
- Education: graduate of an approved nursing program; active RN license
- Proficiency with Meditech EMR and hospital-based clinical equipment; ability to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to a floating assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Orientation provided for each unit prior to start
- Clear, defined 13-week assignment with scheduled start and logistics coordination

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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.

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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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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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• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift

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