Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel assignment in Hilo, HI. Overview Start date May 18, 2026; duration 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,842 to $1,892 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift: 36 hours per week scheduled after the first week of orientation; shift details are not specified at posting. Setting: acute care hospital. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $1,842–$1,892 per week Contract duration: 13 weeks Schedule: 36 hours per week after orientation; no guaranteed hours Start date: May 18, 2026 Unit details: Progressive Care Unit with telemetry (15 beds); 3 Step‑down ICU; 12 telemetry beds In‑house float: Eligible to float to other acute units (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER) as needed Responsibilities Provide direct patient care as the primary RN for assigned PCU patients, with 1:4 ratio in PCU and 1:3 in Step‑Down ICU as applicable; monitor telemetry and read telemetry strips; perform fingerstick glucose checks Administer medications and use Meditech for charting; access meds via Pyxis; manage supportive devices such as BIPAP; maintain continuous cardiac monitoring Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and implement care plans, document progress notes, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team Monitor patient status, respond to telemetry alarms, escalate unstable findings promptly, and collaborate with respiratory therapy, physicians, and other staff Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, therapies, and discharge planning Onboarding logistics: must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements; scrubs expected as the dress code; eligible to float to other units as needed Requirements Active Hawaii RN license by start of assignment (out‑of‑state candidates must obtain Hawaii license prior to start) At least 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last 12 months Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred ACLS preferred; PALS preferred; NIHSS certification preferred Ability to float to other acute units (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER) Scrubs dress code and ability to work in a fast‑paced acute care setting Benefits and Support Onboarding: orientation and pre‑employment health screening coordination Assignment support: dedicated recruiter and staff support throughout the contract Scheduling communications: clear updates on shift assignments and hours Credentialing assistance and access to onboarding resources 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthforce