Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary:

The Medical Surgical (MS) Specialty registered nurse position is located in Hilo, Hawaii. The role involves providing patient care on a general surgical floor, supporting a 34-bed adult surgical unit. The nurse will perform standard registered professional nurse (RPN) duties with a focus on preoperative and postoperative care, including procedures such as abdominal surgeries, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, and management of chest tubes and drains.

Candidates must possess Hawaii licensure prior to start and have experience in surgical nursing.

• Schedule:
  
  Rotation shifts, with three 12-hour shifts per week, including floating to other units or departments as needed.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Valid Hawaii Nursing License (must be obtained prior to start), BLS and ACLS certifications, at least 2 years of experience as a registered nurse (preferably in surgical pre/postoperative care), and knowledge of surgical procedures such as lap chole, appy, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, chest tubes, and drains.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with operating room equipment such as vital signs monitors, IV and PCA pumps, and electronic medical record systems.
• Additional Information:
  Candidates must be able to arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend an employee health appointment on Friday. The assignment begins on 08/24/2026, and punctuality for onboarding is required. A nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6 is maintained on this unit. Dress code is regular nursing uniforms.

• 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

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

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.