Float RN
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,092/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Travel to Hilo, Hawaii, and join a dynamic Cardiac Progressive Care Unit as a PCU Registered Nurse. This travel RN assignment offers the chance to deliver high-quality progressive care and telemetry nursing in a supportive acute care environment on the Big Island. If you are an experienced acute care RN who thrives in a fast-paced step-down setting, this is an excellent Hawaii nursing job with strong team collaboration and coastal island living.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care (CPCU) / Step-Down / Telemetry
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Location: Hilo, HI 96720
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 8/24/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860 - $1,960
- Schedule: Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation; no guarantee of hours
- Call: No call required
- Floating: May float to other acute care units, including Medical, Surgical/Peds, ICU, and ER
- Charting/Equipment: Meditech, Pyxis, BIPAP, and continuous cardiac monitoring
Job Requirements
- Active Hawaii RN license required by the start of the assignment
- At least 1 year of recent hospital acute care experience within the last year
- Progressive care RN and telemetry experience preferred
- ACLS preferred
- PALS preferred
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment and adapt to floating as needed
- Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to complete employee health requirements
Responsibilities
- Provide primary nursing care for progressive care, cardiac step-down, and telemetry patients
- Monitor telemetry and interpret telemetry strips
- Perform fingerstick blood sugar checks and support routine bedside care
- Deliver safe, compassionate patient care in a cardiac progressive care unit
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support patient stability and timely interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation using electronic charting systems
- Adapt to floating assignments across supported acute care units as needed
Apply now for this Travel PCU Registered Nurse opportunity in Hilo, Hawaii, and take the next step in your acute care nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Hilo, HI
As a Travel Float Nurse in Hilo, HI here's what you should know:- Hilo's cost of living is higher than the national average, primarily due to the high cost of housing.
- Wages may not match up with the higher cost of living, so it's important to budget accordingly.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows range from 63-68°F.
- Hilo experiences significant rainfall throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals can be found in Hilo, but availability may vary.
- It's advisable to start searching early to secure suitable furnished housing.
- Hilo is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is essential for getting around the city and exploring the island.
- Hilo has a diverse population, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include sun-related conditions due to the tropical climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Hilo due to its healthcare facilities and natural attractions.
- Hilo offers a vibrant food scene with restaurants like Café Pesto, Ken's House of Pancakes, and Hilo Bay Café.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, surfing, and hiking.
- The city also hosts attractions like Rainbow Falls, the Big Island Chocolate Festival, and the Hilo Farmers Market.
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