Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. This 13-week assignment starts on 08/24/2026 in an inpatient hospital setting with a 12-hour day shift (0645–1915). Weekly pay ranges from $1,863 to $2,006 per week. There are no guaranteed minimum hours. The role includes floating to multiple medical and surgical units as needed, with orientation provided for each unit.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,863–$2,006 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days, 0645–1915
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: Inpatient hospital units (Medical Unit, Laulima Unit, Cardiovascular Unit)
- Orientation: Time provided for each unit; must arrive the Thursday before start for employee health clearance
- Licensure: Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult medical-surgical patients per physician orders; perform ongoing assessments, vitals monitoring, and medication administration with accurate documentation
- Document in the Meditech EMR and ensure accurate handoffs during unit transfers
- Float to Medical Unit, Laulima Unit (surgical Acute), and occasionally Cardiovascular Unit as patient needs change
- Assist with procedures and continuous care needs, including wound care, wound vac management, and chest tube care as applicable
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, respond to call lights, and maintain patient safety and infection prevention standards
Requirements
- Hawaii RN license active by start date (travelers not in possession of HI license must apply and obtain prior to start)
- BLS and ACLS required; additional certifications (PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC) preferred
- 2–10 years of RN experience
- Ability to float to multiple units and adapt to varying patient acuity
- Proficient with Meditech EMR and common unit equipment (pyxis, wound vac, chest tubes)
- Must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements
Benefits and Support
- Unit-specific orientation provided
- Travel assignment support throughout the 13-week contract
- Clear guidance on pay, scheduling, and assignment logistics
- Direct point of contact with the support team for questions and assistance
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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.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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.
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