Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $1,900 to $2,180 per week in Hilo, HI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $1,900 to $2,180 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 15 Weeks
Start Date: 12/7/2026

About the Position

Location: Hilo, HI
Contract Length: 15 Weeks
Specialty: Stepdown
Shift: Nights – 6:45 PM–7:15 AM, 3x12
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: 12/7/2026
Experience Required: 2+ years

We are seeking an experienced Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to join a hospital in Hilo, HI and provide high-quality intermediate care to patients requiring close monitoring between the ICU and general medical-surgical floors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in telemetry interpretation, hemodynamic assessment, and the management of patients with complex, evolving conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret continuous cardiac telemetry and notify providers of significant rhythm changes
• Perform frequent neurological, hemodynamic, and respiratory assessments on intermediate-acuity patients
• Administer vasoactive drips, IV medications, and titrate therapies per physician orders and unit protocols
• Manage patients with chest tubes, arterial lines, and other intermediate-care invasive devices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and case managers to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic health record

Pay range: $1,900 to $2,180 per week.

Travel Stepdown RN package: $2,180/week (36 hours) = $40/hour taxable + up to $741/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $53–$59/hour fully taxable ($1,900–$2,120/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, PALS (preferred), Procedural Sedation (preferred), TNCC (preferred), ENPC (preferred) certifications
• 2+ years of Stepdown experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program