Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $3,132 per week in Hilo, HI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $3,132 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

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

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Job Summary

This is an exciting 13-week travel contract opportunity for a dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse in Hilo, Hawaii. The role is based within a 77-bed Medical Unit at an acute care facility, providing comprehensive care to a diverse adult patient population.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general medical unit duties, managing patient care with a typical night shift ratio of 1:8. This position requires adaptability and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment, with potential for floating to other units such as Laulima and Cardiovascular.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Unit, performing general nursing duties.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient conditions.
• Manage and operate medical equipment including wound vacs and chest tubes.
• Document patient information accurately using the Meditech EMR system and Pyxis.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Float to other units, including Laulima Unit and Cardiovascular Unit, as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical Surgical setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proof of flu vaccination or an approved facility medical/religious exemption prior to contract start.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, wound care management, chest tube care, IV insertion and management.
• Equipment: Proficiency with Meditech EMR, Pyxis, wound vacs, and chest tube drainage systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional flexibility, strong critical thinking, effective communication, ability to adapt to varying patient acuity and unit assignments, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night shift.
• Hours: Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first full week of orientation.
• Days: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts. Requires flexibility to work various shift lengths and days; no guarantee of hours or shift preference.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: August 31, 2026.

Licensing Requirements

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

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