Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii.

Start date:

09/14/2026. 13-week contract in a medical unit setting with nights allowed. Weekly pay: $1,852-$1,888. 36 hours per week scheduled after the first full week of orientation, with potential variation in shift length and days. This travel role includes a medical-surgical focus with possible floating to other units as needed.

• Weekly pay: $1,852-$1,888 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Start date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Hours:
  
  36 hours per week after orientation; hours may vary and shift length/days may change
• Potential floating to Laulima Unit or Cardiovascular Unit

• Provide direct, ongoing bedside nursing care for adult medical-surgical patients
• Perform initial assessments, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and document in the Meditech EMR
• Manage IV therapies, wound vacs, chest tubes and related devices as assigned; operate Pyxis system for medication distribution
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, and the care team to develop and update patient care plans; educate patients and families
• Monitor for changes in patient condition, respond promptly, and escalation using appropriate protocols; ensure clear handoffs during shift changes
• Maintain infection prevention practices, chart accurately, and comply with unit policies during rotations across assigned units

• Hawaii RN license active by start date
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• 2-10 years of med-surg nursing experience
• Proof of influenza vaccination or facility-approved medical/religious exemption prior to contract start
• Must arrive the Thursday before start to attend employee health clearance; orientation is provided for each unit
• Ability to work nights; flexible with shift lengths and days; no guaranteed hours guaranteed

• Unit-specific orientation provided prior to start
• Assignment support and travel staffing assistance throughout the contract
• Access to EMR training and unit workflows (Meditech), plus unit equipment familiarization
• Professional, clinical team collaboration to support patient outcomes

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.

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