Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Medications, Nursing, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Pumps, Pyxis, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Surgical Acute (Nights)
LocationHilo, HI
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | Three 12-hour shifts per week
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to adult surgical patients in a 34-bed surgical acute unit
- Deliver skilled pre- and post-operative nursing care for procedures including abdominal surgeries (lap chole, appendectomy), mastectomies, thyroidectomies, and management of chest tubes and surgical drains
- Operate and monitor equipment including vital signs machines, IV and PCA pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
- Document patient care accurately using electronic medical records (WOWS/EMR)
- Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6
- Float to other units or departments as assigned
Required Qualifications- Active State of Hawaii RN license required by assignment start date
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with proficiency in surgical acute care
- Strong background in pre- and post-operative nursing care
- Current BLS certification (required)
- Current ACLS certification (required)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with a broad range of surgical specialties including abdominal, oncologic, and thoracic procedures
- Familiarity with Pyxis medication management systems and WOWS/EMR charting platforms
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical acute setting in a unique island location
- Consistent scheduling with three 12-hour night shifts per week providing work-life balance