Location: Kealakekua, Hawaii

Start Date: 08-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day or night shifts; 72 hours every two weeks

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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 expert, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients in a 9-bed ICU, typically with a 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.
• Continuously monitor patient status, assess changes, and respond quickly to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Care for stable pediatric patients when needed, coordinating timely transfer to a higher level of care for unstable cases.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans, keeping patients and families informed.
• Serve as charge nurse when assigned, helping coordinate unit activities and supporting fellow team members.
• Float to other departments as needed to provide additional support without taking on a patient assignment.

Qualifications

• You hold an active RN license in Hawaii (currently active, as required).
• You are certified in PALS and have hands-on pediatric experience.
• Your ACLS and BLS/BCLS credentials are current.
• You bring at least 2 years of ICU/critical care nursing experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong critical care and ICU nursing skills
• Experience caring for stable pediatric patients in an adult ICU setting
• Proficiency with Point Click electronic medical records
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and float between departments to support hospital needs
• Team-oriented mindset with the flexibility to handle patient ratio changes and overflow situations

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage to keep you feeling your best
• 401K retirement savings plan to help secure your future
• Paid time off to recharge and explore the Big Island
• Licensure and certification support to keep your skills sharp
• A supportive team and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Travel Perks: Explore Kealakekua, Hawaii

Located on the sunny Kona coast of the Big Island, Kealakekua offers incredible snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay, historic sites like Puuhonua o Honaunau, coffee farm tours, and easy weekend trips to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy hiking, whale-watching, and beautiful beaches during your time off.

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