Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied/rotating shifts; scheduled 36 hours per week following first week of orientation; specific shift start/end times not provided; no call

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

• Deliver primary nursing care to patients in a 15-bed Progressive Care Unit and step-down ICU areas
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry strips to identify and escalate changes in patient status
• Administer medications and manage medication dispensing using Pyxis
• Provide respiratory support including BIPAP management as indicated
• Perform point-of-care testing such as fingerstick blood sugars and respond appropriately
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech charting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
• Float to other acute units as needed, providing skilled nursing across Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU and ER settings

Qualifications

• Active RN license — candidates must have or obtain a Hawaii RN license by the start of the assignment (apply upon acceptance if not currently licensed)
• At least 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last year
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
• Current PALS preferred
• ACLS preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Comfortable floating to other acute care units and adapting to different team workflows
• Ability to work varied/rotating shifts and maintain excellent clinical judgment

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required (Hawaii license required by assignment start)

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip interpretation
• Progressive Care and acute care nursing principles
• Continuous cardiac monitoring best practices
• Meditech electronic charting
• Medication dispensing workflows with Pyxis
• BIPAP management and basic respiratory support
• Point-of-care testing (fingerstick blood sugar)
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and communication skills

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with local licensure assistance — we’ll help you get your Hawaii RN license if you don’t already have it
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Flexible scheduling that aims for 36 hours/week after orientation
• A collaborative team environment where your skills are valued
• Opportunity to expand your experience across Progressive Care, Step-down ICU and other acute units
• Comprehensive orientation to set you up for success
• Paid time to focus on patient care and professional growth
• Travel support and coordination to make your move easier

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Explore the natural wonders of the Big Island while on assignment: visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see volcanic landscapes, hike to waterfalls like Akaka Falls, stroll the tropical Liliuokalani Gardens, enjoy black sand beaches such as Punaluu, and sample fresh local produce at Hilo’s farmers markets. Outdoor adventures like snorkeling, surfing, and scenic drives are all within easy reach for memorable weekends off.

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