Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg – Travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date: 08/24/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: 1,851–1,883 per week. Shift: Nights. Setting: Hospital. This assignment involves a 13-week contract with scheduled 36 hours per week after the first full week of orientation; shifts may vary and there is no guaranteed minimum beyond the scheduled hours. Active Hawaii RN license required by start date; if not currently licensed, applicants must apply upon acceptance of offer. Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to contract start (vaccination can be completed during health clearance). Orientation is provided for each unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 1,851–1,883 per week (per week)
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Setting: Hospital Medical/Surgical unit
- Hours: 36 hours per week after orientation; shifts may vary
- Orientation and health clearance: Must arrive the Thursday prior to start for employee health appointment
- Floating: May float to adjacent units as needed

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
- Monitor patient status, perform assessments, administer medications and therapies per orders, and document in the electronic medical record
- Utilize the facility’s workflow tools (e.g., EMR such as Meditech) and pharmacy systems (e.g., Pyxis) to support safe medication administration
- Manage care for patients requiring wound vac therapy and chest tube care as part of the broader medical-surgical team
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, and transition of care
- Respond to clinical changes and emergencies with appropriate assessment, intervention, and escalation as needed

Requirements
- Hawaii licensed registered nurse in good standing; active license required by start date (must apply upon offer if not currently licensed)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- 2–10 years of medical-surgical nursing experience
- Education: Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing (RN)
- Ability to work nights in a hospital setting and to float to adjacent units as needed
- Proof of flu vaccination or approved exemption required prior to contract start; vaccination can be completed during employee health clearance

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC with dedicated travel and credentialing assistance
- Orientation provided for each unit
- Health clearance coordination as part of onboarding
- Ongoing clinical and recruitment support throughout the assignment

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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
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• 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.