Cross Country 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
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor Nurse in Hilo, Hawaii. This position involves floating between various medical and surgical units, requiring flexibility and adaptability to different patient care settings. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work across several specialized units, providing critical nursing care to diverse patient populations.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts Days (0645 to 1915) Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation. No guarantee of hours.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Hawaii State nursing license; 2 to 10 years of nursing experience; BLS certification; ACLS certification (preferred: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC).
- Additional Information: Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend employee health appointment on Friday. Candidates unable to meet this requirement should not accept the start date. Orientation time is provided for each unit.
- Units/Departments: Medical (77 beds); Laulima (Surgical Acute) (18 beds); Cardiovascular (15 beds; on rare occasions).
- Patient Ratios: Medical 1:6 for days and evenings, 1:8 for nights; Laulima 1:6; Cardiovascular 1:4. Ratios may vary due to unexpected leaves.
- Dress Code: Professional nursing attire clean scrubs.
- Floating Requirements: Floating to other units/departments including the Medical Unit, Laulima Unit, and Cardiovascular Unit.
- Experience: No minimum experience required beyond the listed qualifications.
- Location: 1190 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1298327. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus