Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU, Waimea, Hawaii, United States
Start date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,409 to $2,631 per week | Shift: Nights/Rotating | Setting: travel assignment in a hospital ICU/CCU

This travel assignment places an ICU/CCU RN in a multi-age patient population within a hospital ICU. The unit operates with a 1:2 patient ratio depending on acuity and requires readiness to float to other units as competency allows. The assignment includes hospital orientation through HR and in-service, followed by unit orientation with the nurse manager.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,409–$2,631
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Shift: Nights/Rotating
- Hours: Approximately 80 hours every 2 weeks (no exceptions)
- Unit setting: ICU/CCU with 4 beds/4 rooms; emphasis on surgical, respiratory, and cardiac conditions
- Orientation: Hospital HR orientation and in-service, then unit orientation with nurse manager; competency binder to be completed
- Float support: May float to OB, MS, PACU, and ER according to competency

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to ICU/CCU patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
- Monitor critical indicators, manage airway/ventilator support as needed, and administer medications per physician orders
- Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team; document assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic health record
- Maintain patient safety and comfort; respond to changes in patient condition; follow protocols for escalation based on acuity
- Adhere to unit staffing guidelines (1:2 ratio as acuity allows) and call for additional assistance when needed, including arrangements for a second nurse if two patients require ventilator support
- Complete hospital and unit orientation, and maintain the competency binder; float to OB, MS, PACU, and ER to support care delivery as competency permits
- Support after-hours PACU recovery and contribute to continuity of care across shifts

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Hawaii
- ICU/CCU nursing experience preferred; capable of caring for a diverse patient population
- Ability to work nights and rotating shifts
- Willingness to float to OB, MS, PACU, and ER per competency
- Successful completion of facility orientation and unit-based competency binder

Benefits and Support
- Hospital orientation through HR and in-service
- Unit orientation with nurse manager (including 1–2 day shifts, then 1–2 night shifts with staff RN)
- Competency binder completion to support clinical readiness
- Ongoing on-site support from nurse leadership during the 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.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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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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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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