Travel Nurse RN - Float
Kealakekua, HI
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Float Pool RN (Nights) – Kealakekua, HI

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks 

Shift: Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (72 Hours Every Two Weeks)

Urgency: Normal

Positions Available: 2

Job Summary:

Seeking two highly versatile Float Pool RNs for their night shift team. This role is designed for a clinician who thrives on variety and can maintain high standards of care across different acuity levels. You will primarily float between two Med/Surg/Telemetry units, but you must also be prepared to manage Med/Surg overflow in the ICU and Emergency Department. This position requires a strong clinical foundation in adult care, with the added ability to support pediatric Med/Surg patients as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Dynamic Floating: Transition seamlessly between Med/Surg and Telemetry units based on daily hospital census and acuity needs.
• Overflow Support: Provide specialized Med/Surg level care to patients boarding in the ICU or ED, ensuring continuity of care during high-census periods.
• Cardiac Monitoring: Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms for patients with cardiovascular comorbidities, identifying and escalating changes in cardiac status.
• Pediatric Care: Provide age-appropriate nursing interventions for pediatric patients admitted to the Med/Surg overflow areas.
• Documentation: Utilize Epic EMR for all charting, medication administration, and care planning.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in Med/Surg or Telemetry.
• Technical Skills: Must have previous Epic experience.
• Licensure: Active Hawaii (HI) State RN License (Must be currently active at time of submission).
• Certifications: * Current AHA BLS/BCLS is required.
  • ACLS and PALS are highly recommended given the Telemetry and Pediatric sub-specialties.

Unit & Facility Details

• Address: Kealakekua, HI 96750.
• Bed Size: 50–149 beds (Community Hospital setting).
• Trauma Level: N/A.
• Shift Note: 12-hour night shifts; schedule follows a 72-hour bi-weekly pay period.

Clinical Spotlight: The Multi-Acuity Float Role

Working in the Float Pool at a community hospital requires a high degree of "clinical agility." You may start your shift on a standard Med/Surg floor managing post-operative recovery and end it in the ED managing a telemetry patient awaiting a bed. Your ability to adapt to different unit workflows while maintaining a strict focus on Patient Safety Goals—such as medication reconciliation and fall prevention—is the hallmark of a successful float nurse.

Financial & Logistics Notes

• Location: Kealakekua is located on the scenic Kona Coast of the Big Island. The hospital is situated on a lush hillside with incredible views, though the pace inside remains fast.
• References: Reference checks for this facility must be sent via email only. Do not call for references.
• Holiday Coverage: Required if the holiday falls within the 13-week contract period.