Registered Nurse – Operating Room

CentralCare Inc; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours PTO

56 hours Sick Leave

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Health & Welfare benefits

Job summary

Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI seeks a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room as a civilian contractor with CentralCare Incorporated. The role offers a rotating day/night schedule, up to 40 hours weekly, and a base hourly rate plus health benefits. Work to support active-duty service members in a mission-driven setting.

The position emphasizes advanced clinical practice, leadership, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a highly specialized military medical center.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and U.S. citizenship are required.
• Associates degree of Nursing or higher from ACEN/CCNE-accredited program.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year OR RN experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Operates and monitors care with highly complex equipment and interventions.
• Direct patient care and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Instructs others in use of equipment appropriate to the clinical area.
• Uses interview and observation to obtain pertinent patient information.
• Communicates patient progress to patients, families and health team.
• Educates patients and families on disease, post‑op care and meds.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition.
• Administers medications via multiple routes; makes referrals as needed.
• Performs treatments with aseptic technique and assists procedures.
• Maintains competency; obtains specimens including venipuncture.
• Operates emergency resuscitation equipment.
• Assesses perioperative progress and responds to deviations.

Skills

Active RN license

U.S. Citizen

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Associates Degree of Nursing (or higher)

ACEN/CCNE accredited program

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications

Job description

Registered Nurse- Operating Room

Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC)

Civilian Contractor | Central Care Incorporated

Schedule: 8/10/12 hour shifts, rotating day/night shifts (schedule/hours vary)/ Not to exceed 40 hours

Take your nursing career to the next level at one of the most respected military medical centers in the country—while living in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii

This is a unique opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership, and purpose-driven care while supporting active‑duty service members and their families.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70.91/hour base rate

• $5.09/hour Health & Welfare (H&W)

• 80 hours PTO (accrued annually)

• 56 hours Sick Leave (accrued annually)

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Consistent weekday schedule – strong work/life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Operates/monitors/manages patient care requiring highly complex technical equipment and interventions
• Responsible for direct patient care and coordinates with interdisciplinary personnel for additional patient care activities.
• Use and instruct others in the use of simple and specialized equipment appropriate to the clinical area.
• Use appropriate interview and observations skills to obtain pertinent patient information.
• Communicate patient’s progress to patients, families, and members of the health care team.
• Teach and inform patients and families about disease processes, pre and postoperative care, diagnostic procedures, equipment in use, health maintenance, illness prevention, and actual and potential adverse reactions to medications.
• Be able to recognize and respond appropriately to any changes in a patient’s Condition.
• Administer simple and complex medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, topical, rectal, respiratory and intravenous routes, and make interdisciplinary referrals.
• Perform treatments as ordered using aseptic technique and assist with procedures when necessary.
• Maintain clinical competency and increase knowledge by attending in services and continuing education programs and obtain laboratory specimens needed to include venipuncture.
• Operate emergency resuscitative equipment.
• Assess pre, inter and post-operative progress of the patient, identify deviations from the expected outcomes, and respond with appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Must be a U.S Citizen

• Minimum Level of Education

  Associates Degree of Nursing (or higher) Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN),the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

  Equivalency Determination Request: The Contractor may not request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category.

• Must hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• Must have and maintain current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Online certification is unacceptable.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the last two (2) years, working as an Operating Room RN.)

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Detail-oriented with strong clinical judgment

• Passionate about patient education and improving outcomes

• Skilled in collaboration and mentoring others

• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven healthcare environment

Make a Meaningful Impact

This is more than a clinical role—it’s an opportunity to directly improve healing outcomes and quality of life for those who serve our country. Your expertise will support readiness, recovery, and resilience within the military community.

Ready to Combine Purpose + Paradise?

Bring your expertise to Tripler Army Medical Center and experience a career that is both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a highly specialized and collaborative medical environment, offering valuable experience in operating room care. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to become part of our dedicated healthcare team.

About CentralCare Inc:

CentralCare Incorporated is a leading SBA certified, woman‑owned small business dedicated to providing exceptional medical professionals to support the needs of military and civilian healthcare facilities.

CentralCare Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.