Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Oncology, travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. This 13‑week, 12‑hour shift assignment starts on 08/24/2026. Weekly pay ranges from $1,855 to $1,867 per week with no guaranteed hours. The role operates in a hospital setting on a 34‑bed adult surgical/general unit with potential to float to other units as needed. Hawaii RN licensure must be active by start of assignment; BLS and ACLS are required. The position emphasizes perioperative nursing care, with responsibilities spanning preoperative and postoperative patient care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,855–$1,867 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
- Setting: hospital-based 34-bed adult surgical/general unit; potential to float

Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care for adult patients, including preoperative assessment and postoperative recovery
- Monitor vital signs, manage IV access and PCA analgesia, administer prescribed medications
- Document care in the unit’s electronic medical record system (WOWS/EMR) with attention to accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare patients for surgery, assist during recovery, and coordinate with the surgical team on care plans
- Float to related units as needed, maintaining an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio (approximately 1:5–6)
- Educate patients and families on perioperative care, pain management, and discharge planning
- Arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements (per policy)

Requirements
- Active Hawaii Registered Nurse license by start date (or must apply upon acceptance)
- BLS and ACLS required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in preoperative/postoperative nursing (surgical focus)
- Proficiency with EMR systems (WOWS) and Pyxis; able to work in a 34-bed adult surgical/general unit and float to other units
- Education: RN degree granted by an accredited program; licensure compliant with Hawaii requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a travel/temporary assignment and travel as needed

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support throughout the travel period
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter and travel support to address needs during the assignment
- Orientation and unit-specific training provided

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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.

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