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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown in Hilo, HI: 13-week travel nursing job; must have active RN license (or apply), BLS, and recent stepdown/med-surg experience.

Embark on a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in beautiful Hilo, Hawaii (96720)! Join a dedicated team at a leading medical facility, providing exceptional cardiac and telemetry nursing care in the Cardiac Stepdown unit. Experience the vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and warm community of Hilo while advancing your career as a travel nurse on Hawaii's Big Island.

Quick Job Details – Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nursing)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Location: Hilo, HI 96720 – Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island); local travel nursing job and Hawaii nursing opportunity
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour days (06:45 to 19:15), scheduled 36 hours/week following orientation
• Employment Type: Travel RN, On-site clinical position
• Orientation: Arrive Thursday before start for employee health appointment on Friday

Required Qualifications – Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac/Telemetry

• Active RN license in Hawaii required (must apply upon acceptance if not already licensed)
• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in a stepdown, medical-surgical, or cardiac/telemetry unit
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• ACLS preferred; additional certifications (PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC) a plus
• Proof of immunity required (medical and religious exemptions not accepted)
• Professional nursing attire – clean scrubs

Core Responsibilities – Cardiac Stepdown Nurse (RN)

• Deliver high-quality patient care in the Cardiac Stepdown (step-down/telemetry) unit; provide cardiac nursing and post-procedural monitoring
• Float between Medical, Laulima, and Cardiovascular units as needed to support med-surg and specialty teams
• Use Meditech EMR, Pyxis medication systems, wound vacs, and manage chest tubes
• Perform nursing assessments, interventions, and procedures appropriate for stepdown and med-surg patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapy, and case management) to optimize patient outcomes
• Adapt to varying nurse-to-patient ratios (Medical: 1:6 days/eves, 1:8 nights; Laulima: 1:6; Cardiovascular: 1:4)
• Participate in unit-specific training, orientation, and competency validation for telemetry and cardiac care

Why Join This Travel Nursing Job in Hilo, Hawaii?

• Gain valuable cardiac and telemetry RN experience at a reputable Hawaii medical center
• Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth
• Explore Hilo and the Big Island: beaches, hikes, cultural events, and tropical climate
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing assignments in Hawaii

Ready to apply? Join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown in Hilo, HI. Apply now to secure this 13-week travel nursing assignment and advance your cardiac nursing career in Hawaii.

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