Med/Surg | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Hilo, HI

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Hilo, Hawaii

Work as an adult medical-surgical travel nurse in Hilo, Hawaii, earning an estimated $1,860–$1,960 per week on a 13-week night-shift assignment. Join a collaborative hospital nursing team and care for a diverse medical-surgical patient population while exploring the natural beauty of Hawaii’s Big Island.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Schedule: Night shift; scheduled for 36 hours per week following the first full week of orientation
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts; various shift lengths and days may be required
• Scheduling: Flexibility is required; shift preference and weekly hours are not guaranteed
• Unit: Adult medical-surgical department with approximately 77 beds
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6 on days and evenings and 1:8 on nights
• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation will be provided
• Pre-Assignment Requirement: Arrival is required the Thursday before the start date for an employee health appointment on Friday

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent registered nursing experience in an adult medical-surgical setting
• Active Hawaii Registered Nurse license by the start of the assignment; candidates without an active license should apply upon acceptance of an offer
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption before the contract begins
• Ability to work nights, varying shift lengths, and varying days as scheduled
• Willingness to float to other departments, including the Laulima and Cardiovascular units, as needed
• Professional nursing attire and strong communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Complete patient assessments, administer medications, monitor changes in condition, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Manage patients with a variety of medical-surgical needs while prioritizing care for a diverse patient assignment
• Use unit equipment and clinical technologies, including Meditech electronic medical records, Pyxis medication systems, wound vacs, and chest tubes
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, ancillary departments, patients, and families to support positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate patient updates during handoffs
• Float to designated units when needed while maintaining professional standards and patient safety
• Participate in orientation, follow department policies, and uphold infection prevention and quality-of-care standards

Why Consider This Hawaii Travel Nursing Assignment?

Enjoy a supportive hospital environment in Hilo, a welcoming Hawaii community known for lush tropical scenery, waterfalls, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Big Island. Apply now for this medical-surgical travel RN opportunity in Hawaii.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.