Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | 13-week travel nursing assignment in Hilo, HI — Join our cardiac/telemetry team on the Big Island. Apply now for this travel nursing job in Hawaii.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,800 - $1,890/week

Job Details

• Location: Hilo, HI 96720 — Hilo nursing jobs, Hawaii healthcare, Big Island travel nurse opportunity
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (following orientation week)
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry with float flexibility to Medical, Surgical Acute (Laulima), and Cardiovascular Units
• Unit Details: Medical (77 beds), Laulima (18 beds), Cardiovascular (15 beds)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Medical: 1:8 (nights), Laulima: 1:6, Cardiovascular: 1:4 (may vary)
• Dress Code: Professional nursing attire – clean scrubs
• Orientation: Comprehensive unit-specific orientation provided

Required Qualifications (Cardiac / Telemetry RN)

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in stepdown, telemetry, or similar acute care setting — cardiac nursing experience preferred
• Active RN license — Hawaii RN license required by assignment start date (compact license holders: verify state requirements)
• BLS required; ACLS preferred. Additional certifications a plus: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC
• Experience with Meditech EMR, Pyxis, wound vacs, and chest tube management preferred
• Ability to float between medical, surgical, and cardiovascular units as needed
• Must arrive in Hilo the Thursday before start date for employee health appointment on Friday
• Proof of immunity required (medical and religious exemptions not accepted)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate patient care in Cardiac Stepdown and related units — telemetry monitoring and complex cardiac case management
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with acute cardiac and medical needs
• Administer medications, manage IV therapy, and perform procedures including wound care and chest tube management
• Accurate, timely documentation using Meditech EMR (electronic medical records)
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to Medical, Laulima (surgical acute), and Cardiovascular units as required by patient census
• Participate in ongoing training, unit orientation, and professional development opportunities

Why Join Our Team

• Travel nursing job in Hilo, HI — experience Hawaii healthcare while exploring the Big Island
• Work in a collaborative, supportive Cardiac Stepdown team focused on quality care and professional growth
• Opportunity to gain or expand cardiac/telemetry skills in a diverse acute care environment

Apply now to join our Cardiac Stepdown travel nurse team in Hilo, HI. Join our healthcare team today — search 'Hilo nursing jobs' or 'travel nursing jobs in Hawaii' and submit your resume to be considered for this rewarding travel RN position.

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