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Healthforce lists this Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job opportunity in hilo, Hawaii. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 05/04/2026 for a 15-week contract. Weekly pay range $1,815–$1,922 per week. Shift: Days. Setting: inpatient medical‑surgical unit with potential to float to surgical, pediatric, or transitional care units.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay range: $1,815–$1,922 per week
Contract duration: 15 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours scheduled after first full week of orientation
Shift: Day shift
Start date: 05/04/2026
Setting: Inpatient medical‑surgical unit; may float to surgical, pediatric, or transitional care units
Responsibilities
Provide Med/Surg level nursing care for adults 18 and older, including assessments, care planning, and execution of patient‑centered interventions
Monitor patient status, administer medications, and document in Meditech EMR; collaborate with the care team to update plans of care
Manage wound care, wound vac, chest tubes, and other equipment; ensure proper use of Pyxis and related supply systems
Support patient safety, infection control, and appropriate escalation of changes in condition; educate patients and families as needed
May float to surgical, pediatric, or transitional care units as assigned; adapt to varying shift lengths and days
Maintain professional appearance and adhere to unit standards, including a 1:5 nurse‑to‑patient ratio where applicable
Requirements
Active Hawaii RN license by start date (if not currently licensed, must apply upon acceptance)
BLS certification required; ACLS is preferred
Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg or higher‑level care experience
Education: RN credential from an approved nursing program
Ability to work 36 hours per week after orientation and to accommodate varying shift lengths and days
Must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements
Benefits and Support
Competitive weekly pay
24/7 recruiter and travel support
Orientation and department‑specific training included
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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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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Worksite address
hilo, HI, 96721, US
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