World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Explore travel-friendly nursing opportunities nationwide with roles available across multiple states. Enjoy the freedom to work where you want, plus added perks like travel allowance, housing stipend, and a sign-on bonus to support your next assignment.
Position Summary
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a Flex Pool role on the night shift. In this position, the RN will float between various medical and surgical units, providing high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting to diverse clinical environments. Candidates must be flexible, clinically strong, and comfortable floating as needed.
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation
- No guarantee of hours
- Holiday coverage required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care across multiple medical and surgical units
- Perform assessments, interventions, and documentation in accordance with nursing standards and policies
- Safely utilize equipment such as EMR systems, medication dispensing systems, wound vacs, and chest tubes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care
- Float to designated units as needed based on patient care demands
Units & Ratios
- Medical Unit: 77 beds | Ratio 1:8 (nights)
- Laulima (Surgical Acute): 18 beds | Ratio 1:6
- Cardiovascular Unit: 15 beds | Ratio 1:4
- Ratios may vary due to staffing needs or unexpected leaves
Orientation & Training
- Unit-specific orientation provided for each assigned department
Required Qualifications
- Active Hawaii RN license by start of assignment (travelers without an active HI license must apply upon offer acceptance)
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience (up to 10 years preferred)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Preferred certifications: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC
Additional Requirements
- Medical and religious exemptions are not accepted in lieu of documented proof of immunity
- Must be available to arrive the Thursday prior to assignment start for a mandatory employee health appointment on Friday
- Professional nursing attire (clean scrubs) required
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required certifications are eligible to apply.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
