Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied nights (days of week vary), 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM NOC — 12-hour night shifts; scheduled 36 hours/week following first week of orientation (exact days/hours may vary; no guarantee of hours)

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 safe, compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical and surgical patients during night shifts
• Float confidently between medical, surgical (Laulima) and occasional cardiovascular units to meet patient needs
• Assess, monitor and manage complex devices and procedures such as wound vacs and chest tubes
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Meditech EMR and manage medication administration using Pyxis
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care and safe handoffs
• Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures and discharge needs
• Prioritize patient safety and adhere to infection control and hospital policies during all shifts

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Hawaii required by start date (travelers must apply immediately if not currently licensed)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience (job lists 2-10 years)
• Current BLS required
• ACLS required
• Preferred certifications: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC
• Comfortable floating across units and adapting to varying patient ratios and acuity
• Professional nursing attire and ability to complete unit-specific orientation

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with Meditech EMR for documentation and charting
• Experience using Pyxis medication cabinets
• Clinical skills managing wound vacs and chest tubes
• Strong assessment, triage and critical thinking skills for medical-surgical and cardiovascular patients
• Ability to work independently on night shift and collaborate during handoffs
• Familiarity with nurse-to-patient ratio expectations in med, surgical and CV units

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy and ready for shift work
• Supportive onboarding and orientation so you feel confident on day one (and beyond)
• Assistance with Hawaii RN licensure & credentialing guidance (license must be active by assignment start)
• Flexible scheduling and a team that respects your work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and clinical skills refresh opportunities
• Local resources and housing guidance to help make your transition smoother
• A collaborative, friendly unit culture that celebrates great nursing
• Recognition programs and opportunities to expand your clinical experience across units

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo on the Big Island is a beautiful base for your travel assignment. Explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (home to Kīlauea), wander through lush Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls, stroll the peaceful Liliʻuokalani Gardens and browse local goods at the lively Hilo Farmers Market. Enjoy nearby beaches, botanical gardens, coffee farms, local eateries with fresh island fare, and stargazing opportunities at higher elevations. Weekend adventures to Mauna Kea, snorkeling bays, waterfalls and cultural sites make Hilo a memorable place to live and work while on assignment.

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