Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date: 09/14/2026. 13-week contract in a medical unit setting with nights allowed. Weekly pay: $1,852-$1,888. 36 hours per week scheduled after the first full week of orientation, with potential variation in shift length and days. This travel role includes a medical-surgical focus with possible floating to other units as needed.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,852-$1,888 per week

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Start date: 09/14/2026

Hours: 36 hours per week after orientation; hours may vary and shift length/days may change

Potential floating to Laulima Unit or Cardiovascular Unit

Responsibilities

Provide direct, ongoing bedside nursing care for adult medical-surgical patients

Perform initial assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and document in the Meditech EMR

Manage IV therapies, wound vacs, chest tubes and related devices as assigned; operate Pyxis system for medication distribution

Collaborate with physicians, residents, and the care team to develop and update patient care plans; educate patients and families

Monitor for changes in patient condition, respond promptly, and escalation using appropriate protocols; ensure clear handoffs during shift changes

Maintain infection prevention practices, chart accurately, and comply with unit policies during rotations across assigned units

Requirements

Hawaii RN license active by start date

BLS and ACLS certifications required

2-10 years of med-surg nursing experience

Proof of influenza vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exemption prior to contract start

Must arrive the Thursday before start to attend employee health clearance; orientation is provided for each unit

Ability to work nights; flexible with shift lengths and days; no guaranteed hours guaranteed

Benefits and Support

Unit-specific orientation provided prior to start

Assignment support and travel staffing assistance throughout the contract

Access to EMR training and unit workflows (Meditech), plus unit equipment familiarization

Professional, clinical team collaboration to support patient outcomes

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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Worksite address

hilo, HI, 96721, US

Who can apply

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