Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU, travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 07/20/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,142–$2,183 per week. Guaranteed hours: none. Schedule: 36 hours per week after the first week of orientation; no call and no guaranteed hours. This hospital-based Progressive Care Unit includes a 15-bed unit (3-step down ICU and 12 telemetry beds). The RN will provide primary nursing care, telemetry monitoring, and documentation, with occasional floating to all acute units in-house as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,142–$2,183 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week after orientation; no guaranteed hours
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Unit setting: Progressive Care Unit with telemetry and step-down ICU capabilities; float to other acute units as needed

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in the Progressive Care Unit and telemetry patients, including assessments, care planning, and timely interventions
- Monitor telemetry continuously, read strips, recognize changes, and escalate to the physician per protocol
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments; document in Meditech; utilize Pyxis for medication administration; assist with BIPAP as needed
- Perform fingerstick blood glucose checks; manage glycemic control and respond to abnormal results
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide patient and family education, and participate in discharge planning
- Float to Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER units as needed; uphold patient safety and clinical standards

Requirements
- Active Hawaii Registered Nurse license required by start of assignment (if not currently licensed, must apply upon acceptance)
- Minimum 1 year of hospital acute-care experience within the last 12 months
- Telemetry experience preferred; Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
- ACLS preferred, PALS preferred, NIHSS certification preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute-care setting and to float to other units as needed

Benefits and Support
- Orientation and pre-employment employee health appointment scheduled prior to start
- Assignment coordination and ongoing support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Training on unit systems and equipment (Meditech, Pyxis, BIPAP, continuous cardiac monitoring) as part of onboarding
- Clear avenues to communicate with a dedicated recruiter for travel-related questions and needs
- 36-hour weekly schedule after orientation and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple acute care units

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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