Travel Technician / Technologist - $2,592 per week in Hilo, HI

Job Title: Registered Nurse Flex Pool
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Job Type: 13-week contract
Start Date: Earliest 23 Feb
Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (0645 1915)
Hours: Scheduled 36 hours per week after orientation (hours not guaranteed)

The RN Flex Pool provides comprehensive inpatient nursing care while floating between medical, surgical, and cardiovascular units based on daily staffing needs. This role is suited to experienced nurses who are adaptable, confident in their clinical judgment, and able to function independently across multiple adult acute care settings.

• Provide patient-centered nursing care on medical, surgical acute, and occasional cardiovascular step-down units.

• Float between the Medical Unit, Surgical Acute (Laulima), and Cardiovascular Unit according to unit needs and census.

• Perform head-to-toe assessments, monitor vital signs, and recognize early signs of patient deterioration.

• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely, following facility policies and regulatory standards.

• Implement and adjust individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

• Utilize unit equipment and technology including Pyxis, wound vacs, chest tubes, and telemetry as applicable.

• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, infection control, and isolation precautions.

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and discharge plans, promoting continuity of care.

• Active Hawaii RN license (must be active by assignment start date).

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in acute care (2 10 years preferred).

• Current BLS certification.

• ACLS preferred; PALS, TNCC, ENPC, and Procedural Sedation certifications strongly desired.

• Demonstrated ability to float between units, manage a 1:4 1:6 assignment, and prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.

• Medical Unit: 77 beds; typical nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6 on days/evenings (may vary with census and staffing).

• Surgical Acute (Laulima): 18 beds; typical nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6.

• Cardiovascular Unit: 15 beds; typical nurse-to-patient ratio 1:4.

• Comprehensive orientation provided on each assigned unit prior to independent practice.

• Professional nursing attire (clean scrubs) required.

• Holiday coverage required as scheduled.

• Proof of immunity required in accordance with facility policy; medical or religious exemptions are not accepted.

• Must arrive the Thursday before start date for employee health and onboarding appointments.

• Exposure to a variety of patient populations across medical, surgical, and cardiovascular units, enhancing clinical versatility.

• Collaborative, team-based environment with support from experienced unit staff and leadership.

• Opportunity to live and work in Hilo, HI while gaining valuable float pool experience in an acute care hospital.