Travel Registered Nurse ICU Job
HealthForce Healthcare · Waimea, HI · 1 wk ago
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Travel Registered Nurse – ICU/CCU assignment in Waimea, HI. Start date 09/03/2026 for a 13-week contract.
About the role
Work in a 4-bed ICU/CCU unit with a typical patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2, depending on acuity. Float to OB, MS, PACU, and ER may be required to support staffing and patient needs. Orientation includes Hospital HR onboarding followed by unit-specific training with the nurse manager.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to ICU/CCU patients across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Coordinate care for surgical patients and those with serious respiratory or cardiac conditions requiring ICU/CCU services; monitor and respond to changes in patient status.
- Administer medications, manage ventilator support as needed, perform assessments, and interpret monitoring data; intervene in emergencies per protocol.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and update care plans to reflect patient needs and family involvement.
- Adhere to infection control, safety, and privacy standards; document accurately in the health record and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Float to OB, MS, PACU, and ER to support unit operations according to competency, with additional staffing support as required.
Requirements
- Active RN license in Hawaii (or ability to obtain per organization requirements).
- ICU/CCU nursing experience or demonstrated competency in critical care settings.
- Ability to work Nights and rotating shifts; open to all shifts with no exceptions.
- Capability to float to OB, MS, PACU, and ER per competency level.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Pay
Weekly pay ranges from $2,443 to $2,609.
Schedule
- 80 hours every 2 weeks (approximately 40 hours per week).
- Nights, rotating shifts.
Benefits
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment.
- Dedicated assignment support with onboarding and orientation coordination.
- Orientation and competency validation (hospital and unit-specific).
- Potential extension opportunities based on performance and ongoing needs.
- Access to a streamlined credentialing process and assignment-related resources.