Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse — PCU (Progressive Care Unit) travel assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Start date 07/13/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range $1,795–$1,901 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 36 hours per week after orientation, with no guaranteed hours and no required on-call. Setting: hospital environment with a 15-bed Progressive Care Unit, featuring telemetry and a Step-down ICU, and in-house float to all acute units as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,795–$1,901 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 36 hours per week after orientation; no call
- Start date: 07/13/2026
- Setting: Progressive Care Unit with telemetry and step-down care; potential to float to Medical/Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER

Responsibilities
- Provide primary nursing care for Progressive Care and Step-down ICU patients, using appropriate patient-care plans and adhering to unit protocols.
- Perform telemetry monitoring, read telemetry strips, and manage fingerstick blood glucose checks.
- Administer medications via Meditech charting system and Pyxis medication station; support respiratory care with BIPAP as needed.
- Maintain continuous cardiac monitoring, respond to rhythm changes, and document patient status and interventions accurately.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient progress, discharge planning, and appropriate escalation of concerns.
- Float to other acute care units in-house (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER) as required, while maintaining patient safety and care standards.

Requirements
- Hawaii state RN license by start date; active Hawaii license required (and must be in possession by assignment start)
- ACLS preferred; PALS preferred; NIHSS certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last 12 months; Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
- Ability to work in a hospital setting and to float to other acute units as needed
- Must arrive the Thursday prior to start date for an employee health appointment and onboarding requirements

Benefits and Support
- Orientation and onboarding support, including health clearance processes
- Assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC for travel logistics and documentation
- In-unit training on equipment and charting systems (Meditech, Pyxis, BIPAP, telemetry monitoring)
- Access to ongoing clinical collaboration and supervisor support during 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.

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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
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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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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