Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (varied start/end times), scheduled 36 hours per week following first week of orientation; rotating day/night coverage, no call

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 primary nursing care to Progressive Care Unit patients with compassion and clinical skill
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and perform continuous telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Administer medications accurately using Pyxis and follow charting in Meditech
• Perform fingerstick blood sugars and respond appropriately to results
• Operate and manage BIPAP and other respiratory support as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and float to Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU and ER as required
• Document patient care thoroughly and communicate changes in condition promptly

Qualifications

• Active Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment (travelers must apply immediately upon acceptance)
• Minimum 1 year hospital acute care experience within the last year
• Progressive Care/Telemetry experience strongly preferred
• ACLS preferred; current PALS preferred; NIHSS certification preferred
• Comfort with telemetry strip reading and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Ability and willingness to float to Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU and ER

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip interpretation
• Continuous cardiac monitoring and basic dysrhythmia recognition
• Meditech electronic charting
• Medication administration via Pyxis
• BIPAP management and basic respiratory support
• Fingerstick blood glucose testing and response
• Step-down ICU and progressive care workflows
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization and communication skills

Benefits

• Generous travel support and assistance getting you settled in paradise
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you get your Hawaii RN license
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Professional development support — continued learning and certifications encouraged
• Supportive team culture where your experience is valued
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Paid time off opportunities to recharge between shifts
• Access to employee assistance and wellbeing resources

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Welcome to Hilo — a lush, laid-back base on the Big Island! When you’re off shift, explore nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and see dramatic lava landscapes, chase waterfalls at Akaka Falls State Park, stroll the Hilo Farmers Market for fresh local produce and crafts, relax in Liliuokalani Gardens, enjoy coastal walks and black-sand beaches, try local seafood and shave ice, or head up for stargazing on Mauna Kea. Plenty of hiking, scenic drives and cultural sites make Hilo a great place to recharge between shifts.

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