Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,830 to $2,120 per week in Hilo, HI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,830 to $2,120 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 15 Weeks
Start Date: 1/4/2027

About the Position

Location: Hilo, HI
Contract Length: 15 Weeks
Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Shift: Days, various shift lengths and days (TBD)
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 1/4/2027
Experience Required: 2+ years
Holiday Coverage: No holiday RTO requests

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join a hospital in Hilo, HI and provide high-quality, patient-centered care across a diverse medical-surgical population. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your clinical expertise in a dynamic inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment throughout each shift
• Administer medications and treatments accurately in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, discharge instructions, and self-care strategies
• Communicate significant changes in patient status to physicians and appropriate care team members in a timely manner
• Perform wound care, IV line management, catheter care, and other clinical procedures as indicated
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with facility standards

Pay range: $1,830 to $2,120 per week.

Travel Med/Surg RN package: $2,120/week (36 hours) = $40/hour taxable + up to $686/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $51–$57/hour fully taxable ($1,830–$2,050/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active HI RN license
• BLS, ACLS preferred certifications
• 2+ years of Medical-Surgical experience
• ACLS certification preferred or required based on facility
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient communication skills