Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (Med Surg RN)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse in Hilo, Hawaii. This role is based within a 77-bed Medical Unit, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population.
The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 during day and evening shifts, and 1:8 during night shifts, fostering a supportive environment for patient care. You will be an integral part of a collaborative healthcare team, delivering high-quality nursing interventions and ensuring positive patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, assessments, and interventions for general medical patients on the Medical Surgical Unit.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, utilizing systems such as Pyxis.
- Manage and monitor patients with various conditions, including those requiring wound vacs and chest tubes.
- Accurately document patient information, care plans, and progress using Meditech EMR.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Demonstrate flexibility to float to other units, including the Laulima Unit and Cardiovascular Unit, as operational needs require.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care Medical Surgical setting.
- Proof of current flu vaccination or an approved medical/religious exemption will be required prior to the contract start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, wound care management (including wound vacs), chest tube management, IV insertion and maintenance, vital sign monitoring, EKG interpretation.
- Equipment: Proficiency with Meditech EMR, Pyxis automated dispensing systems, Wound Vac systems, and Chest Tube drainage systems.
- Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication (verbal and written), adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night shift.
- Shift Duration: Various shift lengths (e.g., 8-hour shifts), with flexibility required.
- Days per Week: Various days, scheduled for 36 hours per week following the first full week of orientation.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks.
- Start Date: September 14, 2026.
- Note: There is no guarantee of specific hours or shift preference; flexibility is essential.
Licensing Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii. (Candidates not currently licensed in Hawaii must apply upon acceptance of an offer and possess the license by the assignment start date).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.