Travel Progressive Care​/Telemetry RN

World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/18/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Now accepting applicants across multiple U.S. locations. Earn weekly direct deposit with overtime opportunities. Competitive housing and travel benefits included.

Job Title: RN – Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care (CPCU)

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with step-down capability. This role involves caring for patients requiring close monitoring and cardiac telemetry, including those transitioning from higher levels of care.

Candidates must obtain and hold an active Hawaii RN license prior to the start of the assignment. Travelers not currently licensed in Hawaii must apply immediately upon offer acceptance.

• 33-bed Progressive Care Unit
• 6 Step-Down level beds
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:
  • Progressive Care: 1:4
  • Step-Down: 1:3

• Provide primary nursing care to progressive care and step-down patients
• Perform telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Monitor vital signs and conduct fingerstick blood glucose testing
• Administer medications and treatments safely
• Utilize respiratory and cardiac support equipment (e.g., BiPAP)
• Document patient care using EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
• Float to other acute care units as needed, including Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and ER

• Varied shifts
• 40 hours during orientation week
• Approximately 36 hours per week following orientation
• No on-call requirement
• Holiday coverage required
• No guarantee of hours

• Active RN license (Hawaii license required prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent hospital acute care experience (within the last year)
• Experience in Progressive Care and telemetry preferred
• Ability to float to multiple acute care units

• BLS / BCLS (required)
• ACLS (required)
• PALS (preferred)
• NIHSS (preferred)

• EPIC electronic medical record
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Continuous cardiac monitoring
• BiPAP respiratory support

• Professional scrubs required
• Must complete employee health clearance prior to start
• Candidate must arrive prior to assignment start to complete required onboarding
• Orientation and competency validation provided

Please note:

Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus