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: 11/02/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor (MS) - The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to provide care on a Medical Surgical Floor. The role involves working various shifts, primarily nights, in a fast-paced unit that requires adaptability and clinical expertise. The RN will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care in accordance with hospital standards and procedures.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (starting at 1845 and ending at 0715), scheduled for 36 hours per week following an initial orientation period.
Required Qualifications: Valid Hawaii State license (applicants must have or obtain Hawaii licensure by the start date), BLS certification, ACLS certification. Candidates with PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, or ENPC certifications are preferred.
Specific Licensures and Certifications: BLS, ACLS; additional preferred certifications include PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC.
Experience: 0 to 10 years of nursing experience in relevant clinical settings.
Additional Information: A mandatory orientation will be provided for each unit. The candidate must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend an employee health appointment scheduled for the following day. Floating to other units such as Laulima or Cardiovascular on rare occasions may be required.
Units/Departments: Medical Unit (77 beds), Laulima Surgical and Acute Care Unit (18 beds), Cardiovascular Unit (15 beds).
Nurse to Patient Ratio: Medical Unit 1:6 during days and evenings, 1:8 at night; Laulima 1:6; Cardiovascular 1:4. Ratios may vary due to unexpected leave.
Dress Code: Professional nursing attire consisting of clean scrubs.
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 #1322864. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hilo, HI
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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