Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Healthforce; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 83,811 - 86,086; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter

Onboarding support

Credentialing assistance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Hilo, HI, focusing on the Progressive Care Unit. The role involves patient care, telemetry monitoring, and collaboration with medical staff. Candidates must have an active Hawaii RN license and at least one year of acute care experience. The assignment lasts for 13 weeks, with weekly pay ranging from $1,842 to $1,892 for 36 hours of work per week after orientation. Additional certifications such as ACLS and PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Hawaii RN license by start date.
• At least 1 year of hospital acute care experience required.
• Experience in Progressive Care and telemetry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as the primary RN for assigned PCU patients.
• Administer medications and use Meditech for charting.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient education

Comprehensive nursing assessments

Education

Active Hawaii RN license

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

Meditech

Pyxis

Job description

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel assignment in Hilo, HI.

Overview

Start date May 18, 2026; duration 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $1,842 to $1,892 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift: 36 hours per week scheduled after the first week of orientation; shift details are not specified at posting. Setting: acute care hospital.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,842–$1,892 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week after orientation; no guaranteed hours
• Start date: May 18, 2026
• Unit details: Progressive Care Unit with telemetry (15 beds); 3 Step‑down ICU; 12 telemetry beds
• In‑house float: Eligible to float to other acute units (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER) as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as the primary RN for assigned PCU patients, with 1:4 ratio in PCU and 1:3 in Step‑Down ICU as applicable; monitor telemetry and read telemetry strips; perform fingerstick glucose checks
• Administer medications and use Meditech for charting; access meds via Pyxis; manage supportive devices such as BIPAP; maintain continuous cardiac monitoring
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and implement care plans, document progress notes, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Monitor patient status, respond to telemetry alarms, escalate unstable findings promptly, and collaborate with respiratory therapy, physicians, and other staff
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, therapies, and discharge planning
• Onboarding logistics: must arrive the Thursday before start to complete employee health requirements; scrubs expected as the dress code; eligible to float to other units as needed

Requirements

• Active Hawaii RN license by start of assignment (out‑of‑state candidates must obtain Hawaii license prior to start)
• At least 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last 12 months
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
• ACLS preferred; PALS preferred; NIHSS certification preferred
• Ability to float to other acute units (Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, ER)
• Scrubs dress code and ability to work in a fast‑paced acute care setting

Benefits and Support

• Onboarding: orientation and pre‑employment health screening coordination
• Assignment support: dedicated recruiter and staff support throughout the contract
• Scheduling communications: clear updates on shift assignments and hours
• Credentialing assistance and access to onboarding resources

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.