Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 10/12/2026 for a 15-week contract. Weekly pay range is $1,926 to $2,075 per week. Shift is 12-hour days (0645–1915). The travel assignment is in a hospital-based medical-surgical setting with float coverage across Medical Unit, Surgical Acute (Laulima-style) units, and occasional Cardiovascular care. Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment; candidates not in possession should apply promptly after offer acceptance. Orientation is provided; arrival the Thursday before start is required for employee health processing.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,926 – $2,075 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 (not guaranteed)
- Contract duration: 15 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days, 0645–1915
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Setting: hospital medical-surgical care with unit-wide float
- Orientation: provided prior to start

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to adult patients on medical-surgical units
- Assess, monitor, and document patient status; administer medications and care plans per unit protocol
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and discharge planning
- Float between Medical Unit, Surgical Acute (Laulima-style) unit, and, on occasion, Cardiovascular Unit as needed
- Utilize Meditech EMR, Pyxis, and associated equipment; manage wound vacs and chest tubes as applicable
- Maintain patient safety, infection control, and patient/family education throughout shifts

Requirements
- Active Hawaii Registered Nurse license by start of assignment
- BLS required; ACLS (preferred: PALS, TNCC, ENPC) and related certifications
- 2 to 10 years of RN experience in medical-surgical or related units
- Ability to float to other units and work in a fast-paced hospital setting
- Availability for 12-hour day shifts and orientation participation

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments

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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
• Flexible assignment locations
• 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.