Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse - $2,142 per week
Hilo, HI, 96721, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- operating room nurse
- circulating nurse
This position is for a Travel Operating Room Circulating Nurse (RN) in Hilo, Hawaii, requiring at least 2 years of hospital bedside experience and expertise in circulating surgical cases independently. The role involves working 36-40 hours per week with rotating 16-hour shifts, on-call coverage, and use of medical technologies such as Meditech and PYXIS. The facility is a busy medical center with multiple OR suites offering diverse surgical procedures and modern equipment, providing both professional growth and an appealing island lifestyle.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Circulate for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR Circulate
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 16 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - OR
Job Details:
• Work Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM to 11:15 PM with variable shifts based on department needs
• Scheduled for 40 hours per week, with possibility of 32 hours during holiday weeks
• On-call coverage required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with assignments averaging 1-2 times per week plus up to 2 weekends per month
• Must reside within 30-minute radius of hospital for call back requirements
• Orientation on day shift for up to 1 week or per manager's discretion
• Must complete minimum of 39 shifts during contract duration if requesting time off
• Must arrive Thursday before start date for Friday employee health appointment
• Circulate cases independently including General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Ophthalmic, Urology, ENT, Endoscopy, Robotic, Obstetrics, and Gynecology procedures
• Assist with turnover cleaning and transport patients when needed
• Schedule cases and utilize Meditech and PYXIS equipment
• 2-3 years minimum experience circulating cases in hospital setting required
• Ability to scrub cases preferred
• BLS certification and Hawaii RN license required
• Scrubs provided by facility
Facility:
This medical center operates a small but very busy and efficient operating room department featuring 6 OR suites plus one dedicated to C-sections. The facility typically runs 4-6 rooms simultaneously on a daily basis, providing comprehensive surgical services across multiple specialties. The organization maintains modern equipment and technology to support diverse surgical procedures while emphasizing efficient patient care and optimal outcomes.
Location:
Hilo, HI
Hilo offers the unique opportunity to live and work in paradise on Hawaii's Big Island, surrounded by stunning natural beauty including tropical rainforests, waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. The area provides an exceptional work-life balance with year-round outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, and a rich Hawaiian culture, making it an ideal destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and an island lifestyle.
Adex Job ID #290288. Pay package is based on 16 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
- Referral bonus




