Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,053 per week in Hilo, HI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Hilo, HI
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,053 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. This role is based in a dynamic 28-bed Emergency Department, designed to manage a diverse patient population with efficiency and expert care.

The department features 4 dedicated trauma bays, 2 specialized behavioral health rooms, and 22 cardiac monitor rooms, catering to a wide range of critical and acute conditions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high patient turnover environment that emphasizes teamwork and rapid assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with various emergency conditions, including trauma, cardiac events, and behavioral health crises.
• Conduct rapid and accurate patient assessments, prioritize interventions, and implement evidence-based care plans.
• Operate and monitor essential medical equipment relevant to emergency care, including cardiac monitors.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic patient management.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of patient status, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment, adapting quickly to evolving patient needs and departmental demands.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Specialty experience in Emergency Room (ER) nursing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in emergency assessment and critical care interventions.
• Experience with trauma care protocols and management.
• Competence in cardiac monitoring and interpretation.
• Ability to manage patients with acute behavioral health needs.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions and departmental flow.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 (36 hours weekly)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Note: Schedule follows an initial week of orientation. Hours are not guaranteed.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii, required by the start of the assignment.
• Certifications: Not specified.