Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours weekly). Specific start/end times not provided; schedule typically three 12-hour day shifts — no guarantee of hours.

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

• Deliver rapid, evidence-based emergency nursing care for a high-turnover ED
• Perform timely patient triage and prioritize care in a 28-bed emergency department
• Monitor cardiac patients closely in cardiac-monitor rooms and respond to changes
• Provide trauma support in designated trauma bays and collaborate with the trauma team
• Manage behavioral health patients safely in dedicated behavioral health rooms
• Administer medications and assist with procedural sedation when credentialed
• Maintain accurate documentation, handoffs, and communication with the multidisciplinary team
• Keep certifications current and participate in unit-driven quality and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — State of Hawaii RN license required by assignment start
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Emergency nursing experience and comfort in fast-paced, high-acuity settings preferred
• Procedural Sedation, TMCC, and EMPC certifications are preferred but not required
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and support rapid patient turnover

Knowledge & Skills

• Trauma care and trauma bay workflows
• Cardiac monitoring and rhythm recognition
• Behavioral health patient management in the ED
• Patient triage and rapid assessment skills
• Strong clinical judgment under pressure
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients and team members
• Documentation best practices and handoff communication

Benefits

• Friendly onboarding and licensure assistance to help you get your Hawaii RN license
• Supportive, team-oriented emergency department where your skills matter
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help with state requirements
• Travel reimbursement and coordination for contract travelers
• Flexible scheduling that lets you get more time off between blocks of shifts
• Opportunities to sharpen trauma, cardiac monitoring, and pediatric emergency skills
• Professional development support and encouragement to maintain certifications
• A workplace that values work-life balance and encourages time to recharge

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo is a beautiful basecamp for adventure and island culture. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for volcanic landscapes and scenic hikes, visit Akaka Falls and other lush waterfalls, stroll the Liliuokalani Gardens and the vibrant Hilo Farmers Market, take day trips to Mauna Kea (stargazing is legendary) or nearby beaches for snorkeling and surfing, and enjoy local seafood and cultural events in town. Perfect for weekend getaway hiking, coastal exploring, and authentic island experiences.

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