Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) registered nurse position in a healthcare organization located in Hawaii. This role involves providing care to patients across various medical and surgical units, including the Medical Unit, Laulima Unit, and Cardiovascular Unit on rare occasions. The position requires flexibility to float between units, with responsibilities encompassing a range of procedures and patient care duties. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, with a typical commitment of 36 hours per week following orientation.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (starting at 1845, ending at 0715), with a minimum of 36 hours per week following initial orientation.
- Required Qualifications: Must hold Hawaii State licensure by start date; no prior experience is required. Candidate must have BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC certifications are advantageous.
- Additional Information:
- Must arrive the Thursday before the start date to attend employee health appointment on Friday.
- Orientation time is provided for each unit.
- Frequent floating to other units/departments including Medical, Laulima, and occasionally Cardiovascular.
- Equipment used includes Meditech electronic medical record system, Pyxis medication dispensing, wound vacs, and chest tubes.
- Nurse to patient ratio varies by unit: Medical - 1:6 during days and evenings, 1:8 at night; Laulima - 1:6; Cardiovascular - 1:4.
- Professional nursing attire with clean scrubs is required.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
Cross Country Job ID #1313211. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
