Location: Kealakekua, HI

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night 12-hour shifts, schedule is 72 hours every two weeks (typical pattern: three 12-hour night shifts in the pay period); shift type: night

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 triage patients across medical-surgical, telemetry, ICU overflow and ED settings to ensure safe, timely care
• Provide skilled bedside nursing during 12-hour night shifts with strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Float seamlessly between two med-surg/telemetry units and support ICU and ED overflow as needed
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC to support continuity and handoffs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and escalate concerns appropriately
• Educate patients and families about care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up resources
• Maintain safe practice standards, infection control, and unit-specific protocols during night operations

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.; state licensure required prior to start
• Experience working nights and comfortable with 12-hour shift schedules
• Clinical experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing; ability to manage acuity and MS overflow into ICU/ED
• EPIC experience is required — confident documentation and charting in EPIC
• Comfort floating between units and adapting quickly to changing patient needs
• BLS required; ACLS and other certifications preferred (if available)

Education

• Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN/BSN) and active RN licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical-surgical and telemetry nursing principles
• Familiarity with ICU and emergency department workflows and acuity escalation
• Proficiency with EPIC for documentation, orders, and communication
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills during night shifts
• Effective communication and teamwork across interdisciplinary staff
• Ability to manage multiple patients and rapid changes in patient condition

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance to get you settled quickly
• Housing and local logistics help to make island living simple
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease credential transitions
• Paid time off so you can explore the island and recharge
• A supportive team that values your skills and wellbeing
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Clear onboarding and EPIC support so you hit the floor confidently

Travel Perks: Explore Kealakekua, HI

Kealakekua sits on the sunny Kona side of Hawai‘i Island — think legendary coffee farms, gorgeous snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, and easy access to Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. When you're off shift you can explore coastal hikes, join a manta ray night dive, visit local farmers' markets and coffee tours, or take weekend trips to Volcanoes National Park for epic landscapes. Beach days, ocean adventures, and authentic island culture are all within reach.

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