Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $2,851 per week in Kapaau, HI

Job Title

Float Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Emergency Department

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly adaptable and skilled Float Registered Nurse to join a Critical Access Hospital in Kapaau, Hawaii. This role requires a dynamic professional capable of providing comprehensive nursing care across both the Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department units.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for a diverse population, demonstrating flexibility and proficiency in various clinical scenarios. This position is vital for maintaining high standards of patient care in a critical access setting, responding to fluctuating patient needs and unit demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals across the lifespan in both Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department settings.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
• Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other diagnostic data, escalating concerns as needed.
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies, initiating life-saving measures and collaborating with the healthcare team.
• Maintain meticulous and timely documentation of all patient care activities in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, other nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Ensure a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all patients and staff.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in both Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department settings.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically EPIC.
• Ability to float between units based on hospital needs and patient census.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Advanced patient assessment, IV insertion and management, medication administration, wound care, cardiac monitoring, emergency response protocols, critical thinking, pain management, basic life support, advanced cardiac life support.
• Equipment Proficiency: Electronic Medical Record (EPIC), vital sign monitors, IV pumps, defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems, glucometers.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional adaptability, strong communication (verbal and written), teamwork and collaboration, problem-solving, ability to remain calm under pressure, empathy, attention to detail, time management.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per week: 5 days, including weekends and holidays
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-10-05

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Hawaii or a compact state with eligibility for Hawaii licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (AHA).