OR RN
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
4x8 hrs
$1,904/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a busy, efficient operating room team in Hilo, HI, where you’ll support a dynamic surgical program in a beautiful island community known for tropical scenery, ocean breezes, and a welcoming pace of life. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and wants to make an immediate impact in patient care.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
- Schedule: Variable shifts based on department needs
- Shift Duration: 16-hour days
- Weekly Hours: 32-40 hours per week, with possible reduction to 32 hours during holiday weeks
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,700 - $1,790
- Location: Hilo, HI 96720
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii
- Current BLS certification
- At least 2 years of circulating experience in a hospital operating room; 1+ year minimum experience required
- Ability to independently circulate cases; scrub experience preferred
- Comfort working in a collaborative, fast-paced surgical environment
- Experience with electronic charting and common OR systems preferred
- Ability to participate in call coverage and respond within 30 minutes when on call
Responsibilities
- Circulate a variety of surgical cases, including general, orthopedic, vascular, ophthalmic, urology, ENT, endoscopy, robotic, obstetrics, and gynecology
- Support safe, efficient perioperative patient care throughout the surgical process
- Assist with turnover cleaning and room readiness between cases
- Transport patients as needed and help coordinate case flow
- Schedule cases and support daily operating room operations
- Participate in call coverage, including weekdays and weekends as assigned
- Work closely with the surgical, perioperative, and clinical support teams to maintain high-quality patient care
Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN job in Hilo, Hawaii and join a healthcare team where your OR experience can make a meaningful difference.
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 Operating Room 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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