Location: Waimea, HI

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating/variable shifts (days vary): 12-hour Day 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 12-hour Night 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; 8-hour Day/Evening/Night shifts as needed. Must be available for all shifts. Staffing follows an 80 hours per two-week schedule.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 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 safe, timely emergency nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department
• Assess, triage and prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced setting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and float to ICU or Long Term Care units as required
• Document patient care accurately and communicate clear handoffs across shifts
• Participate in unit-based initiatives to improve patient experience and outcomes
• Maintain readiness for variable shifts and adapt to changing clinical needs

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) credential required
• Minimum two (2) years of Emergency Department nursing experience is mandatory
• Willingness and ability to work variable/rotating shifts and be available for all shifts
• Comfort and experience floating to Long Term Care and ICU settings as needed
• Available to meet the client target start date of 2026-03-16, starting Monday at 7:00 AM

Knowledge & Skills

• Emergency Department nursing fundamentals and rapid assessment skills
• Critical care exposure and ability to support ICU needs when floated
• Experience working in Long Term Care settings when required
• Ability to work effectively on variable shift schedules and support team continuity
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication and effective documentation

Benefits

• Temporary housing assistance and local accommodations support to make your transition smooth
• Travel coordination and help with logistics so you can focus on patient care
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Retirement savings plan options to help you plan ahead
• Licensure assistance and help with paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• A supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Clinical mentorship and opportunities to expand experience across ED, ICU and Long Term Care

Travel Perks: Explore Waimea, HI

Explore Kauai while on assignment: visit Waimea Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific; hike Koke'e State Park for amazing vistas; relax at nearby beaches and scenic lookouts; enjoy local farmers markets and island cuisine in Waimea town; take weekend trips to the North Shore for snorkeling, surfing and coastal trails.

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