Med-Surg Transitional Care Unit RN
Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Nurse - Transitional Care Unit

Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work varied shifts (shift lengths and days vary; flexibility required)
• Scheduled 36 hours per week after first full week of orientation
• No guarantee of hours or shift preference
• May float to Medical-Surgical and Surgical Pediatrics units
• Unit size: 32 beds (Transitional Care Unit)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio:

  • Day: 1 nurse to 8 patients with 1 aide per 6 patients
  • Night: 1 nurse to 8 patients

Required Skills & Experience

• 2 to 10 years of nursing experience
• Prior travel experience is required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have an active Hawaii nursing license by the start of the assignment
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification is not required unless mandated by the agency

Additional Requirements

• Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required before contract start
• Must arrive the Thursday before start date for employee health appointment on Friday
• Professional nursing attire required

Equipment & Procedures

• Experience with Meditech EMR, Pyxis
• Care involving wound vac, chest tubes, tube feeding (NG/G-Tubes), tracheostomy care, PICC/PORT lines

Orientation & Training

• Orientation provided for each unit

This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced transitional care environment.