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Travel Registered Nurse Oncology Job

Healthforce

Hilo, HI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cell Biology, Discharge Plans, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Long-Term Care, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Onboarding, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Postanesthesia, Pumps, Pyxis, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Travel Planning
LOCATION
Hilo, HI
POSTED
Today
Overview
Registered Nurse – Surgical General (34-bed adult unit) in Hilo, Hawaii, US. Travel assignment starts on 09/07/2026 for 13 weeks, with a 12-hour shift pattern. Weekly pay ranges from $1,830 to $1,883 per week. This hospital-based position requires pre/postoperative nursing care for adult surgical patients, with three 12-hour shifts per week and potential floating to other units. No on-call requirement.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,830–$1,883 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Unit: 34-bed adult surgical/general unit
- Schedule: three 12-hour shifts per week; possible float to other units; nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5–6
- Onboarding note: arrival the Thursday before start for employee health appointment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct bedside nursing care for adult surgical patients, including preoperative assessment and postoperative recovery
- Monitor patient status, administer medications, manage chest tubes and drains, and respond to physiologic changes; operate IV and PCA pumps as needed
- Document care in the unit's EMR (WOWS/EMR charting), ensure accurate charting, and maintain medication security with Pyxis
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate perioperative care and discharge planning
- Maintain aseptic technique, infection control practices, and patient and family education; assist with transfers between units and post-anesthesia care as needed

Requirements
- Hawaii RN license active by start date; travelers not in possession must apply upon acceptance and obtain Hawaii licensure by start
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience with strong pre/postoperative surgical nursing background
- Experience with abdominal procedures (e.g., cholecystectomy, appendectomy, mastectomies, thyroidectomies) and related drains; capable with chest tubes
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts and float to other units as needed; nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6 on this unit

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruitment and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing assistance, including license activation coordination for Hawaii
- Employee health clearance scheduling and onboarding coordination
- Ongoing assignment support from the Healthforce Healthcare LLC team

Find more opportunities
If this position isn’t the right fit, explore other RN travel openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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