Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Flex Pool position in Hawaii, floating across medical and surgical units, with a minimum of 2 years of experience and an active HI RN license required by start date.

Details

• Flex Pool RN role floating between the Medical Unit (77 beds), Laulima Surgical Acute Unit (18 beds), and Cardiovascular Unit (15 beds, rare occasions)
• Adult med/surg and step-down patient population
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: Medical Unit 1:6 (days/evenings) and 1:8 (nights); Laulima Unit 1:6; Cardiovascular Unit 1:4 — ratios may vary due to unexpected leaves
• 12-hour day shifts, 0645–1915
• Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first week of orientation
• Meditech EMR in use
• Equipment includes Pyxis, wound vac, and chest tubes

Requirements

• Active Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment — candidates without one must apply upon offer acceptance
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: BLS/BCLS and ACLS
• Preferred certifications: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, and ENPC
• Experience with med/surg and/or step-down patient care
• Familiarity with wound vac and chest tube management preferred

Additional Information

• Orientation is provided for each unit prior to independent assignment
• All travelers must report to Employee Health 48–72 hours before their start date — this appointment is scheduled at Hilo Employee Health and attendance is mandatory
• Travelers should plan to arrive in Hawaii the Thursday before a Monday start in order to report to Employee Health on Friday morning
• Documented proof of immunity is required — medical and religious exemption requests will not be accepted in lieu
• Professional nursing attire (clean scrubs) required
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position