Job Description
World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Med Surg
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
03/29/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, nights
Employment Type:
Travel
Multi-state roles open with flexible placements. Earn weekly pay plus premium holiday rates. Travel-friendly perks and housing support included.
Job Description: RN – Flex Pool (Nights)
Job Type:
Contract Position Urgency:
Normal Specialty:
Nursing Sub-Specialties:
Med-Surg Adult, Step-Down
Overview
This contract RN position requires a flexible and experienced nurse capable of floating between multiple medical and surgical units. Candidates without an active Hawaii RN license must apply immediately upon offer acceptance and must hold the license by the start of the assignment.
Medical and religious exemption requests are
not
accepted in place of documented proof of immunity.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality nursing care while floating between various medical and surgical units.
Perform procedures and patient care tasks consistent with Med-Surg and Step-Down standards.
Utilize unit equipment including Meditech EMR, Pyxis, wound vacs, and chest tubes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Adapt to varying patient ratios and unit needs based on staffing and census.
Schedule
Shift:
Nights
Hours:
12-hour shifts (1845–0715)
Weekly Schedule:
36 hours per week after orientation
Note:
Hours are not guaranteed.
Floating Requirements
RNs will float between:
Medical Unit
Surgical Acute Unit
Cardiovascular Unit (rare occasions)
Unit Details
Unit
Bed Count
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio
Medical
77
1:6 (days/eves), 1:8 (nights)
Surgical Acute
18
1:6
Cardiovascular
15
1:4
Ratios may vary due to unexpected staffing changes.
Required Experience & Skills
Experience:
2–10 years of nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work independently across multiple units
Licensure & Certifications
Required:
BLS
ACLS
Preferred:
PALS
Procedural Sedation
TNCC
ENPC
Dress Code
Professional nursing attire
Clean scrubs required
Orientation
Orientation time provided for each assigned unit
Must arrive the Thursday prior to the assignment start to attend employee health on Friday
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required certifications are eligible to apply.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
Medical benefits
Referral bonus
Relocation bonus
Ready to Apply?
Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.
Job Details
Posted Date:
March 3, 2026
Job Type:
10
Location:
Hilo, Hawaii, 96721, us
Company:
World Nurses
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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.