Travel Registered Nurse Oncology Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Surgical General (34-bed adult unit) in Hilo, Hawaii, US. Travel assignment starts on 09/07/2026 for 13 weeks, with a 12-hour shift pattern. Weekly pay ranges from $1,830 to $1,883 per week. This hospital-based position requires pre/postoperative nursing care for adult surgical patients, with three 12-hour shifts per week and potential floating to other units. No on-call requirement.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,830-$1,883 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Unit: 34-bed adult surgical/general unit
- Schedule: three 12-hour shifts per week; possible float to other units; nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5-6
- Onboarding note: arrival the Thursday before start for employee health appointment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct bedside nursing care for adult surgical patients, including preoperative assessment and postoperative recovery
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, manage chest tubes and drains, and respond to physiologic changes; operate IV and PCA pumps as needed
- Document care in the unit's EMR (WOWS/EMR charting), ensure accurate charting, and maintain medication security with Pyxis
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate perioperative care and discharge planning
- Maintain aseptic technique, infection control practices, and patient and family education; assist with transfers between units and post-anesthesia care as needed

Requirements
- Hawaii RN license active by start date; travelers not in possession must apply upon acceptance and obtain Hawaii licensure by start
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with strong pre/postoperative surgical nursing background
- Experience with abdominal procedures (e.g., cholecystectomy, appendectomy, mastectomies, thyroidectomies) and related drains; capable with chest tubes
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and float to other units as needed; nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5-6 on this unit

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruitment and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing assistance, including license activation coordination for Hawaii
- Employee health clearance scheduling and onboarding coordination
- Ongoing assignment support from the Healthforce Healthcare LLC team

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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

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