Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,055 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 9,643,000 - 12,398,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN for the PCU in Hilo, Hawaii. This 13-week assignment involves 12-hour night shifts (18:45–07:15) with 36 hours per week in a 15-bed PCU including a 3-step down ICU and telemetry.

You will monitor patients, perform primary nursing duties, and utilize Meditech, Pyxis, and BIPAP equipment. Required: Hawaii license and recent acute care hospital experience; ACLS/PALS preferred and NIHSS preferred.

Qualifications

• Hawaii license required; ACLS/PALS preferred; NIHSS preferred.
• At least 1 year hospital acute care experience within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care and patient monitoring in PCU with telemetry.
• Perform telemetry strip readings and fingerstick glucose testing.
• Manage patient care during 12-hour night shifts and coordinate with facility units.
• May float to other acute care units as needed.

Skills

RN

PCU

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

Telemetry

Acute care

Education

Hawaii RN license

Tools

Meditech

Pyxis

BIPAP

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse in Hawaii This position involves providing specialized nursing care within a 15-bed progressive care unit that includes a 3-step down ICU and telemetry. The role requires managing patient monitoring, primary nursing duties, and utilizing various medical equipment, with shifts conducted overnight.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid Hawaii license, current ACLS and PALS preferred, NIHSS certification preferred, at least 1 year hospital acute care experience within the last year.
• Schedule: Night shift from 1845 to 0715, scheduled 36 hours per week following orientation, with no guarantee of hours.
• Clinical responsibilities include primary nursing care, telemetry monitoring, telemetry strip reading, fingerstick blood sugar testing.
• Equipment utilized in the unit includes Meditech charting, Pyxis medication system, BIPAP, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Additional information: Must arrive the Thursday before the start date for employee health appointment, with no call requirement. The position may involve floating to all acute units in the facility including medical, surgical/pediatric, ICU, and emergency department.
• Submission requirements: Candidate must have Hawaii license before start, and must be available to begin on or before 11/09/2026.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1325219. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus