Progressive Care RN
Hilo, HI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Contract in Hilo, Hawaii

Apply now for a 13-week Progressive Care Unit travel nursing assignment in Hilo, Hawaii. Join an acute-care PCU team and provide high-quality care to step-down and telemetry patients requiring close monitoring and specialized Registered Nurse support. This opportunity is based in a 15-bed progressive care unit in a scenic Big Island community known for tropical landscapes, a welcoming atmosphere, and access to outdoor adventure.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Progressive Care / Telemetry Nursing
• Job Type: 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through March 15, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shift, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. (12 Hour Nights)
• Hours: 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation; hours are not guaranteed
• Unit: 15-bed progressive care and step-down unit, including telemetry care
• Call: No call required
• Orientation Requirement: Must be available to arrive on the Thursday before the assignment start date for a required employee health appointment on Friday
• Dress Code: Scrubs

Progressive Care Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Hawaii RN licensure required by the start of the assignment; candidates without an active Hawaii license must apply upon acceptance of an offer
• At least 1 year of hospital acute-care nursing experience within the past year
• Progressive Care Unit, step-down, and telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Strong telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip interpretation skills
• ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Ability to float to acute-care areas as needed, including medical, surgical/pediatric, intensive care, and emergency departments

PCU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary nursing care for progressive-care and step-down patients
• Monitor patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and promptly recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition
• Interpret telemetry strips and communicate significant findings to the appropriate care team members
• Perform fingerstick blood glucose testing and other routine nursing assessments and interventions
• Care for patients with higher-acuity needs, including those supported by BiPAP
• Administer medications safely using Pyxis medication-dispensing technology
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes using Meditech
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions and positive patient outcomes
• Float to other acute-care departments when assigned and adapt effectively to varying patient populations

Apply now to join this Hawaii travel nursing team and advance your Registered Nurse career in Hilo.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.