Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 03-29-2026

End Date: 06-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days - 3 x 12-hour day shifts per week (36 hours weekly). Day shift; specific start/end times vary by facility.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, compassionate emergency nursing care to a high-turnover, 28-bed ER
• Rapidly triage and assess patients, prioritizing care in trauma and high-acuity situations
• Monitor and manage cardiac patients in 22 cardiac-monitor rooms using advanced monitoring
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for trauma, behavioral health, and pediatric emergencies
• Collaborate closely with physicians, techs and the care team to drive fast, safe patient throughput
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and communicate clear handoffs between shifts
• Participate in procedural sedation and emergency procedures as appropriate and within scope
• Support a calm, team-focused culture during high-volume and fast-paced conditions

Qualifications

• Active State of Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Experience in emergency nursing, trauma care, cardiac monitoring and behavioral health preferred
• Preferred certifications: Procedural Sedation, TMCC, EMPC
• Strong teamwork, communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced ER

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency nursing and trauma care expertise
• Cardiac monitoring and rapid cardiac assessment
• Behavioral health patient management in the ED setting
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-turnover, team-oriented environment
• Procedural support and familiarity with sedation processes (preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment, triage skills and clear documentation

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and helps you hit your best shift rhythm
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help get your Hawaii RN license in place
• Travel reimbursement and help getting settled so you can focus on patients (not packing boxes)
• Generous housing assistance options to make your stay easier
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy on and off shift
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense weeks in the ER
• Professional development support and opportunities to build your emergency nursing skills
• A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your trauma and cardiac skills shine

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo on the Big Island is a nature lover's playground. Spend days off exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, chasing waterfalls at Akaka and Rainbow Falls, strolling the Japanese-inspired Liliuokalani Gardens, snorkeling at Richardson Ocean Park, or sampling local flavors at the Hilo Farmers Market. For a memorable night, head up for Mauna Kea stargazing or book a scenic coastal drive and enjoy island views.

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