Location: Kealakekua, HI

Start Date: 05-17-2026

End Date: 08-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day and night), 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM; schedule varies based on unit needs and may include weekends (day/night rotating)

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 monitor patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit with attentiveness and clinical judgment
• Interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms to detect changes early
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate excellent patient care
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery and discharge planning
• Document care in the medical record in a timely, clear, and compliant manner
• Respond to acute changes and emergencies with calm, evidence-based actions

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license (able to meet Hawaii licensure or compact requirements)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Comfortable and experienced with telemetry monitoring and med-surg patient population
• Ability to work 12-hour day and night shifts and adapt to rotating schedules
• Able to complete facility credentialing, background check, and health requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm recognition skills
• Solid med-surgical nursing assessment and critical thinking
• Proficiency with electronic health records and timely documentation
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• IV therapy skills and safe medication administration practices
• Teamwork mindset and ability to collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and help finding local lodging while you explore paradise
• Travel reimbursement and support to make your move smooth
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help with state paperwork
• Paid time off so you can recharge after a stretch of shifts
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
• Access to continuing education and training opportunities
• Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates on board

Travel Perks: Explore Kealakekua, HI

This is a travel contract on the Big Island of Hawaii, so when you are off shift you can snorkel Kealakekua Bay and spot colorful fish at the Captain Cook Monument, tour Kona coffee farms, explore Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, hike nearby coastal trails, catch incredible sunsets, and take day trips to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or stargaze from Mauna Kea. Expect fresh local food, rich island culture, and plenty of outdoor adventure to enjoy between shifts.

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