Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day or night; exact start/end times vary by roster). Typical schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours) after orientation; 2 × 12-hour call shifts per 4-week roster period. Orientation: 1 week up to 40 hours. Shift assignment (day or night) determined per roster based on staffing needs.

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

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients with focused, evidence-based care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Operate and troubleshoot ICU equipment and document findings accurately in Meditech
• Provide advanced life support and respond to rapid changes using ACLS protocols
• Educate and support patients and families through complex care transitions
• Float to other critical care and step-down units as needed to meet patient needs
• Maintain professional standards, infection control, and documentation practices
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment
• Minimum 3 years of intensive care (ICU/critical care) nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIH SS) certification required — submit certificate or complete 45-minute online class during orientation
• Comfortable with Meditech electronic charting
• Ability to float to other critical care and step-down areas and adapt to changing assignments
• Professional dress (scrubs) and ability to work in a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making
• Familiarity with ICU equipment and monitoring systems
• Proficient documentation skills in Meditech
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for high-acuity settings
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and remain calm under pressure
• Patient and family education, discharge planning, and care coordination

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — friendly colleagues and mentorship on day one
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you meet Hawaii license requirements
• Travel reimbursement and housing assistance for contract travelers
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and training opportunities (including NIH SS onboarding class)
• Life insurance and basic benefits to protect you and your family
• A workplace culture that recognizes and rewards clinical excellence

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Live and work on Hawaii Island with easy access to world-class natural attractions. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and witness lava landscapes, hike to Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls, stroll the peaceful Liliʻuokalani Gardens, visit the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, and browse the lively Hilo Farmers Market for fresh local produce and crafts. Enjoy snorkeling, scenic drives, lush rainforest hikes, local Hawaiian cultural events, and stunning ocean views — perfect for weekend adventures and recharging between shifts.

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