Travel Nurse RN - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care - $2,410 per week

About the role

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role involves providing specialized critical care to surgical and trauma patients within a Level I Trauma Center. The position requires adherence to established clinical protocols and active licensure, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.

Schedule

• Rotating shift, 12 hours per shift
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: 08/31/2026

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to surgical and trauma patients
• Adhere to established clinical protocols
• Flexibility to float to ICU, Stepdown, and Telemetry units based on facility needs
• If not needed on their unit or similar unit as an RN, may be assigned to serve as a nursing assistant or safety sitter

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Hawaii Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Must pass EKG exam with 80% or better during orientation
• Two (2) or more years of full-time staff RN experience in a Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Level I Trauma Center required
• All licenses and certifications must be valid at the time of application submission through the duration of the initial contract
• Submission of a current NURSYS report is required for all applications
• Compliance must be completed no later than 10 days prior to the contract start date

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification(s) such as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) highly desired
• TNCC, ENLS, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or equivalent, and certifiable specialty certifications preferred
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) highly desired
• Previous travelers to the healthcare system highly 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

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.