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: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical Floor (MS) specialty position is located in HILO, Hawaii. This role involves working on a medical-surgical unit providing comprehensive patient care. The assignment requires flexibility in shift length and schedule, with work hours rotating to meet the unit's needs. The position is suitable for qualified healthcare professionals prepared to work in a dynamic critical care environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift hours, with 12-hour shifts scheduled for a 36-hour workweek following initial orientation.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Hawaii state license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification; 2-10 years of nursing experience; ability to arrive by 08/22/2026; proof of flu vaccination or an approved medical/religious exemption prior to contract start.
- Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
- Additional Information: Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend employee health appointment on the following Friday. No guarantee of hours or shift preference. May float to Laulima Unit or Cardiovascular Unit. Orientation time will be provided for each unit.
- Responsibilities: Provide patient care on the Medical-Surgical Floor utilizing Meditech electronic medical records; operate equipment such as pyxis, wound vacs, chest tubes; perform procedures relevant to the specialty.
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 #1289672. 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