Travel PCU RN - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Progressive Care Unit Nurse position available in Hilo, Hawaii. This role involves providing nursing care in a 15-bed progressive care unit, which includes step-down intensive care and telemetry monitoring. Candidates must bring their Hawaii license on the first day. The position requires flexibility with floating to various acute units within the facility, including Medical, Surgical/Pediatric, Intensive Care, and Emergency departments. The schedule is based on 36 hours per week following orientation, with no guarantee of hours or call responsibilities.

Job Details:

Location: Hilo, Hawaii

Position: Progressive Care Unit Nurse

Shift Hours: 8/10/12 hours shifts, scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation. No guarantee of hours. No call.

Required Qualifications: Hawaii state nursing license; at least 1 year hospital acute care experience within the last year; Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred; current adult life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certifications preferred; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.

Additional Information: Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend the employee health appointment on Friday. Candidates must be able to start on time. The role involves primary nursing care, telemetry monitoring, telemetry strip reading, and fingerstick blood sugar assessments. Equipment utilized includes Meditech charting, Pyxis medication dispensing, BIPAP, and continuous cardiac monitoring.

Schedule: 36 hours per week, following first week of orientation.

Float: Float to all acute units within the facility including Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER.

Benefits:

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1277925. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus