Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date: October 12, 2026 for 15 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,926 to $2,011 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift: 12-hour nights (1845-0715). Setting: a clinical, multi-unit care environment with floating to medical and surgical units as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,926-$2,011 per week
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715)
- Start date: October 12, 2026
- Floating to Medical Unit, Laulima Unit, and Cardiovascular Unit on rare occasions
- Orientation provided; scheduled 36 hours per week after orientation; no guaranteed hours

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adults on medical and surgical units, including frequent assessments, medication administration, and documentation.
- Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and escalate concerns per unit protocols; participate in the nursing process from assessment through discharge planning.
- Utilize Meditech EMR for charting, medication administration records, and essential order entry; manage skills such as wound vacs, chest tubes, and Pyxis usage.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensure patient safety, and support transitions between units as needed.
- Maintain professional standards, uphold infection control practices, and adhere to unit-specific policies and dress code.

Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license by start date; travelers not yet licensed in Hawaii must apply upon acceptance of offer and obtain licensure by start.
- Certification: BLS required; ACLS preferred; additional certifications (PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC) as opportunities arise.
- Experience: 2-10 years of Med Surg nursing experience.
- Floating to Medical Unit; Laulima Unit; Cardiovascular Unit (rare occasions) as needed.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715) and comply with unit orientation requirements.
- Orientation: Must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health checks.

Benefits and Support
- Orientation time provided for each unit
- 15-week contract length with travel assignment
- Floating to multiple units as needed, with unit support
- 12-hour night shifts with scheduled hours (36 per week after orientation)
- On-site onboarding and ongoing clinical support as part of 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.
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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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