Location: Hilo, HI

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varied 8-hour shifts including weekends and holidays; rotating schedule with no guaranteed shift preference or fixed start/end times (day and night coverage possible)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Perform thorough patient assessments and document findings clearly and promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely and per policy
• Provide ADL assistance and compassionate personal care to residents
• Manage admissions and discharges with attention to detail and continuity of care
• Perform specialized care including gastrostomy tube, urinary catheter, nebulized treatments and CPAP support
• Provide wound care including Wound VAC management
• Deliver tracheostomy care and collaborate with providers for timely interventions
• Communicate pertinent clinical information to MDs and NPs to support patient outcomes
• Carry out other assigned duties that support the long term care team and resident well-being

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required; candidates not holding a Hawaii license must apply and obtain Hawaii licensure prior to the assignment start
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or similar settings preferred
• Comfortable with gastrostomy tube care, urinary catheter care, nebulized treatments, wound vac, CPAP and tracheostomy care
• Ability to perform accurate patient assessments and medication administration
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with MDs, NPs and interdisciplinary teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and clinical documentation
• Medication administration and treatment management
• Wound care and Wound VAC experience
• Tracheostomy and airway care
• Gastrostomy tube and urinary catheter care
• Nebulized treatments and CPAP operations
• ADL support and resident-centered care
• Clear communication with providers and care teams

Benefits

• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get that Hawaii license squared away
• Travel reimbursement and help getting to beautiful Hilo
• A supportive team that values YOU and the care you bring
• Paid time off options to recharge between shifts
• Medical, dental and vision options available
• Opportunities to build LTC skills with on-site hospital support
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Clinical mentorship and hands-on experience with advanced therapies

Travel Perks: Explore Hilo, HI

Hilo is a gateway to the natural wonders of the Big Island. When you are off shift explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, stroll through Liliuokalani Gardens, catch the morning colors at Rainbow Falls, and browse local finds at the Hilo Farmers Market. Hilo offers easy access to scenic waterfalls, coastal stretches, lush hiking trails, and incredible stargazing near Mauna Kea. Enjoy local cafes, fresh island cuisine, and weekend adventures to black sand beaches and botanical gardens. It is a great place to recharge between shifts and discover island life.

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