Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,055 per week

About the role

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Hilo, Hawaii. The assignment starts 11/02/2026 and lasts 13 weeks, with a 36‑hour work week on night shifts. Candidates must arrive the Thursday before the start date for employee health appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care on a 15‑bed PCU (3 step‑down ICU beds, 12 telemetry beds)
• Perform telemetry monitoring and telemetry strip reading
• Conduct fingerstick blood sugar testing
• Work night shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Participate in float rotation to acute units including Medical, Surgical/Pediatric, ICU, and Emergency Room as needed

Requirements

• Valid Hawaii RN license
• Minimum 1 year of hospital acute care experience within the last year
• Progressive Care and telemetry experience preferred

Qualifications

• ACLS certification (preferred)
• PALS certification (preferred)
• NIHSS certification (preferred)

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit / free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Night shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• 36 hours per week (after first week of orientation)
• No guaranteed hours and no call responsibilities