Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied 8-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays; rotating schedule with no guaranteed shift or hours (candidates must be flexible)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Perform thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition and care needs
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely
• Provide specialized care including tracheostomy, gastrostomy tube, and urinary catheter management
• Deliver wound care and Wound VAC management with attention to detail
• Carry out respiratory treatments such as nebulized therapy and CPAP support
• Assist residents with activities of daily living to preserve dignity and independence
• Coordinate admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions of care
• Communicate pertinent clinical information promptly to MD/NP and interdisciplinary team
• Document care clearly and maintain infection control and safety standards

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure (required)
• Experience in long term care or similar settings preferred
• Proof of influenza vaccination required prior to contract start date
• Employee health clearance required before starting assignment
• Flexible availability with willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with MD/NP and care team

Education

• Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program or equivalent
• Current LPN licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication administration and treatment administration best practices
• Patient assessment and clinical observation skills
• Gastrostomy tube care and urinary catheter care
• Tracheostomy care and respiratory treatments (nebulized therapy, CPAP)
• Wound care including Wound VAC management
• ADL assistance and support for activities of daily living
• Admissions and discharge processes in long term care
• Clear documentation and timely clinical communication

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Travel assignment perks and local housing assistance options
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
• Comprehensive onboarding and employee health clearance support
• Opportunities to build long-term care clinical skills and specialties
• Paid time off options and schedule flexibility conversation
• Referral program to reward teammates who bring great clinicians
• Access to employee resources and ongoing professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo is your island basecamp for exploration. On your days off, explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for dramatic lava landscapes and crater views, stroll the serene Liliuokalani Gardens, and see the cascading Rainbow Falls and nearby Akaka Falls. Enjoy fresh local produce and island treats at the Hilo Farmers Market, visit the Pacific Tsunami Museum to learn local history, or take a short drive to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo. Beaches, scenic coastal drives, hiking trails, local cafes, and opportunities for snorkel or surf lessons make Hilo a refreshing place to recharge between shifts.

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