Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Kealakekua, HI
CloudinfraIT Inc
3x12 hrs

🌴 Travel ER RN | Kealakekua, HI (Big Island) | Start 3/2/2026 🌴

Join the team at Kona Community Hospital, a 94-bed acute care facility nestled in the hills of Kealakekua. This 13-week assignment offers a high-paying island adventure in a community-focused Emergency Department.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Assignment:
🏝️ Tropical Upcountry Living: Located at a cooler elevation on the Kona Coast, Kealakekua offers stunning ocean views, historic coffee farms, and proximity to some of the island's best snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay.

🏥 High-Volume, High-Impact: As a Level III Trauma Center, you’ll manage a diverse patient population (pediatrics through geriatrics) with an annual volume of approximately 22,000 visits.

⚖️ Balanced Pay: A weekly gross of $3,030 (taxable + stipends) is exceptionally strong for the Hawaii market, helping to offset the island's higher cost of living.

🌊 Adventure Awaits: Your 36-hour weekly schedule (3x12s) gives you 4 days off to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, white sand beaches, and the vibrant town of Kailua-Kona.

📋 Position Details:
Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) RN

Location: Kealakekua, HI (Kona Community Hospital)

Schedule: 36 hours per week | Rotating Shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights)

Contract: 13 Weeks

Start Date: March 2, 2026

Weekly Gross: $3,030

🩺 Key Clinical Responsibilities:
Unit Dynamics: Work in a 15-bed Emergency Department supplemented by a 6-bed Fast Track unit to optimize patient flow.

Critical Care: Manage trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, and acute medical conditions for patients of all ages.

Triage & Assessment: Utilize the nursing process to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment where quick, accurate clinical judgment is essential.

Technology: Document care using the Epic EMR system (integrated throughout the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation).

🩺 Requirements:
Licensure: Must have an active Hawaii RN License at the time of application.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Room experience is required.

Certifications:

BLS & ACLS (AHA)

PALS (or ENPC)

TNCC is highly preferred.

Soft Skills: Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural population with empathy, respect, and the "Aloha Spirit."