Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 hours weekly), day shift (exact start/end times not specified)

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

• Assess and triage patients quickly and accurately in a fast-paced ER setting
• Stabilize patients and perform timely interventions for trauma, cardiac, and behavioral health needs
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to changes with appropriate clinical action
• Administer medications and coordinate procedural sedation when indicated and credentialed
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient flow through the 28-bed ED
• Document patient care, interventions, and handoffs clearly and professionally
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care
• Participate in performance improvement and safety initiatives to enhance patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure for the State of Hawaii required by assignment start (travelers must apply if not already licensed)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience in Emergency Room (ER) nursing with trauma care and cardiac monitoring experience preferred
• Comfort managing behavioral health patients in an ER environment
• Procedural Sedation, TMCC, and EMPC certifications preferred but not required
• Strong clinical judgment, ability to work in a fast-paced department, and excellent teamwork skills

Knowledge & Skills

• Triage and rapid assessment skills in emergency settings
• Trauma care and stabilization techniques
• Cardiac rhythm recognition and monitoring
• Behavioral health de-escalation strategies
• IV therapy, medication administration, and procedural support
• Effective communication and teamwork in high-turnover environments
• Proficiency with electronic health records and precise documentation

Benefits

• Support getting your Hawaii RN license and licensure assistance & reimbursement
• Travel assistance and reimbursement to help with relocation logistics
• Generous housing support resources for travelers
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Paid time off so you can recharge between shifts
• A supportive, team-oriented ER environment that values your skills
• Access to continuing education and certification support
• Clear onboarding and traveler support to help you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo offers spectacular outdoor adventures and a relaxed island vibe. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, walk beneath waterfalls like Akaka Falls, stroll Liliuokalani Gardens and Hilo Bay, visit local farmers markets and cultural sites, enjoy coastal hikes and scenic drives, and take weekend trips for snorkeling, whale watching, or stargazing near Mauna Kea. Plenty of chances to unwind outdoors after your shift.

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