Cardiac Progressive Care Telemetry RN
Hilo, HI
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work in a 15-bed Progressive Care Unit with 3 step-down ICU beds and 12 telemetry beds
• Patient ratios: 1:4 for Progressive Care, 1:3 for step-down ICU
• Scheduled 36 hours per week following first week of orientation
• No guarantee of hours and no call responsibilities
• Must arrive Thursday before start date for employee health appointment on Friday
• Provide primary nursing care with telemetry monitoring and strip reading
• Perform fingerstick blood sugar testing
• Work with Meditech charting system and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Utilize BIPAP and continuous cardiac monitoring equipment
• Float to all acute units including Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and ER
• Minimum 1 year hospital acute care experience within the last year required
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred
• Hawaii state nursing license required by start of assignment
• ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Scrubs dress code required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive Progressive Care Unit designed to provide intermediate-level care between general medical floors and intensive care units. The facility features modern telemetry monitoring capabilities and step-down ICU services, utilizing advanced medical equipment and electronic health record systems. The organization maintains high standards for patient care and requires floating capabilities to support various acute care departments throughout the hospital system.

Location:

Hilo, HI

Hilo offers a unique opportunity to work in paradise on Hawaii's Big Island, featuring stunning natural beauty with waterfalls, tropical gardens, and volcanic landscapes. The city provides an exceptional work-life balance with year-round outdoor activities, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed island lifestyle while maintaining access to modern healthcare facilities.