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: 11/09/2026
Duration: 15 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) The healthcare provider seeks a qualified medical surgical nurse for a unit specializing in general patient care. The position involves providing high-quality nursing care across various medical and surgical units, with a focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (scheduled from 1845 to 0715), 36 hours per week following initial orientation.
Required Qualifications: Valid Hawaii nursing license obtained prior to start date; 0+ years of experience; certifications including BLS and ACLS (preferred: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC); has or is willing to obtain Hawaii license upon acceptance.
Additional Information: Must arrive on the Thursday prior to start date for employee health appointment scheduled on the following Friday.
Responsibilities: Flexibility to float between various medical and surgical units including Medical, Laulima, and occasionally Cardiovascular; operate units utilizing Meditech electronic medical records, Pyxis medication dispensing system, wound vacs, and chest tubes; adhere to professional nursing attire and unit-specific training.
Unit Information: Medical unit with 77 beds, Laulima surgical acute unit with 18 beds, and Cardiovascular unit with 15 beds; patient-to-nurse ratios are 1:6 for day and evening shifts, 1:8 for nights in the Medical unit; 1:6 in Laulima, and 1:4 in Cardiovascular.
Orientation: Provided for each unit as part of initial training.
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 #1319845. 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
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pharmacovigilanceunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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