GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – Hilo, Hawaii
Travel RN opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse. Join a high-acuity acute care team, strengthen your telemetry and step-down nursing skills, and enjoy the relaxed island lifestyle on the Big Island.
Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down Unit
- Location: Hilo, Hawaii
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $1,960
- Schedule: Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation; no guarantee of hours
- Shift Duration: Not specified
- Call: No call
- Floating: May float to other acute care units as needed
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license required by the start date
- At least 1 year of recent hospital acute care experience within the last year
- Progressive care, telemetry, or step-down unit experience preferred
- ACLS preferred
- PALS preferred
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Comfort working in a fast-paced acute care and hospital nursing environment
- Ability to arrive the Thursday before the start date for employee health requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide primary nursing care for progressive care, telemetry, and step-down patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and interpret telemetry strips accurately
- Perform fingerstick blood glucose checks and other routine bedside assessments
- Support safe, timely care for patients with cardiac, medical-surgical, and acute care needs
- Use electronic health records, charting systems, and medication management systems accurately
- Administer medications and monitor patient response in accordance with best practices
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver patient-centered care
- Float to other acute care areas such as medical-surgical, pediatric, ICU, or emergency settings as needed
Apply now for this travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii and take the next step in your acute care nursing career.
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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #505748. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU
About GHR Healthcare
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professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
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