Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,281 per week in Hilo, HI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,281 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Hilo, Hawaii, 96720!

Job Title

Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment within a Long Term Care (LTC) facility located on a hospital campus in Hilo, Hawaii. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population requiring extended care services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing patient assessments, administering treatments and medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position requires proficiency in a variety of specialized care procedures and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and in accordance with physician orders.
• Provide timely notification to physicians and nurse practitioners regarding changes in patient condition or other pertinent information.
• Manage patient admissions and discharges efficiently.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Provide specialized care including Gastrostomy Tube care, Urinary Catheter care, Nebulized Treatments, Wound Vac care, CPAP care, and Tracheostomy Care.
• Document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and completely.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Demonstrated experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting or similar environment.
• Proficiency in performing assessments, medication administration, and various treatments.
• Ability to provide Gastrostomy Tube care, Urinary Catheter care, Nebulized Treatments, Wound Vac care, CPAP care, and Tracheostomy Care.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, wound care (including Wound Vac), respiratory care (Nebulized Treatment, CPAP, Tracheostomy Care), Gastrostomy Tube care, Urinary Catheter care, ADL assistance, admission/discharge protocols.
• Equipment Proficiency: Experience with Wound Vac systems, CPAP machines, and nebulizers.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional flexibility, strong communication and interpersonal skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, ability to adapt to varied shifts and patient needs, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Flexible, varied shifts.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts.
• Days per Week: 5 days per week.
• Weekend Rotation: Required.
• Holiday Rotation: Required.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: 2026-10-05.
• Note: Candidate must be flexible; there is no guarantee of specific hours or shift preference.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) license is required by the start of the assignment.
• Candidates not currently holding an active Hawaii RN license must apply upon acceptance of the offer.

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