Location: Kealakekua, HI

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour evening and night shifts (schedule varies; primarily evenings and nights). Typical cadence supports ~72-80 hours per 2 weeks. Shift assignments may rotate as needed to support ER, ICU and PACU coverage.

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 primary nursing care for ER, ICU and PACU patients with professionalism and clinical precision
• Float to other nursing units to assist as needed—be the extra set of skilled hands when the unit gets busy
• Perform telemetry monitoring and respond promptly to abnormal findings
• Participate as an active member of the rapid response and code blue teams when called
• Assist with patient transport and bedside support to keep patient flow moving
• Expedite care on other floors by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and supporting timely interventions
• Sit with and monitor assigned patients when observation and focused care are required

Qualifications

• ER and ICU experience REQUIRED for consideration
• Experience providing care for ER, ICU and PACU patients and ability to float between units
• Comfortable with telemetry monitoring and participating in rapid response/code blue events
• Ability to work 12-hour evening and night shifts and meet expected shift-hour commitments

Knowledge & Skills

• Critical care nursing principles and acute care for ER/ICU/PACU patients
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Rapid response and code blue team workflows and emergency interventions
• Patient transport and hands-on bedside support across multiple units
• Adaptability to float-pool assignments and shifting clinical priorities

Benefits

• Generous housing support and travel assistance to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get credentialed in Hawaii
• Paid time off so you can recharge after those intense 12-hour shifts
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support for contract nurses
• Life insurance and basic benefits to protect you and your family
• A supportive team environment that values your critical care skills
• Opportunities for professional growth and clinical skill-building while floating across units

Travel Perks: Explore Kealakekua, HI

Kealakekua on Hawaiʻi Island is a treat for your off-time: explore Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook Monument for world-class snorkeling, visit nearby Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park for cultural history and shoreline scenery, tour local Kona coffee farms, enjoy sunset beaches and coastal hikes, and try famous island cuisine at local markets and eateries. For adventurous nights off, manta ray night dives and whale watching (seasonal) are unforgettable local highlights.

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