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, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Medical Surgical Floor registered nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing patient care across various medical and surgical units, requiring flexibility to float between departments. The position offers day shifts with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, totaling approximately 36 hours weekly, following an orientation period.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, Days (0645 to 1915), scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation.
Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Valid Hawaii licensure required by the start of the assignment. Candidate must have Hawaii license upon acceptance of offer. No experience requirement specified, but 2-10 years of experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Procedural Sedation; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC); Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
Unit/Department Training & Orientation: Orientation time is provided for each unit.
Additional Information: The candidate must arrive on the Thursday prior to the start date to attend the employee health appointment on Friday. Please do not accept the start date if unable to be present on time. Floating to various units is required, including Medical (77 beds), Laulima Surgical Acute (18 beds), and occasionally Cardiovascular (15 beds). Nurse-to-patient ratios vary by unit. Equipment used includes Meditech electronic medical record system, pyxis, wound vac, and chest tubes.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1313213. 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
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Pediatric Nursingunmatched
Pyxisunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Trauma-Neuro Intensive Care (TNCC)unmatched
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