ER Travel Nurse Job in Kealakekua, HI | Variable (5x8)
Kona Community Hospital
Kealakekua, HI
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Travel RN
ER Nurse in Kealakekua, HI
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$2,496
Specialty
ER
Travel · RN
Shift
Variable
5×8 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ER travel nurse job in Kealakekua, Hawaii, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Kona Community Hospital. This role pays $2,496 per week and follows a Variable shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Kona Community Hospital
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Location: Kealakekua, HI 96750 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Variable (5x8)
Responsibilities
- Triage and assess patients across the full range of acuity, re-prioritizing care as conditions evolve
- Deliver rapid interventions for emergent presentations such as cardiac emergencies, stroke, trauma, and sepsis
- Administer emergency medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered
- Respond to codes and trauma activations as part of the resuscitation team when assigned
Travel ER Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ER experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Hawaii and national regulatory bodies.
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FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near Kealakekua, HI
What certifications are required for this ER travel job?
Most travel ER jobs require BLS and ACLS. TNCC may be required for trauma care. Pediatric requirements can include PALS, ENPC, or both, depending on whether the facility accepts ENPC in place of PALS. Confirm the required combination before booking a course or renewing credentials.
What recent experience do facilities look for in travel ER nurses?
Facilities typically look for recent emergency department experience caring for a wide range of acuity levels, from lower-acuity patients to unstable patients who may need rapid intervention. Trauma exposure, critical care skills, pediatric experience, and triage experience can all matter depending on the department. The strongest match is usually a recent ER background that reflects the patient volume, acuity, and responsibilities of the assignment.
What types of patients do travel ER nurses typically care for?
Travel ER nurses may care for patients with medical emergencies, injuries, behavioral health needs, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and patients awaiting admission to another unit. Some departments also manage ventilated patients or titratable drips while patients wait for an ICU bed. Patient mix and acuity vary by hospital, so travelers should compare the department’s typical population with their recent experience.
What license is required before starting this Hawaii travel assignment?
You need an active Hawaii RN license or an eligible Hawaii temporary nursing permit. Hawaii sits outside the Nurse Licensure Compact, so multistate privileges from other states don’t reach it. Apply for licensure by endorsement, and note the permit’s catch: it requires accepted employment with a single Hawaii health care entity and is restricted to that employer. Our Hawaii Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ER job in Kealakekua
- Review Hawaii nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View live ER salary data for travel nurses.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
Explore Kealakekua, HI
Kealakekua, HI sits on the slopes above Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island's Kona side, where Mamalahoa Highway strings together the coffee-country towns that share one healthcare corridor on the leeward slope. Travel assignments support west-side coverage, most often in medical-surgical and emergency settings serving communities from Kailua-Kona south through Captain Cook. Nearly everything runs along the single upland highway, so housing anywhere between Holualoa and Captain Cook keeps commutes short. Rentals are scarce and go quickly, which makes arranging housing before arrival the most practical step a traveler can take. The bay's snorkeling waters and the surrounding coffee farms sit minutes below the road, and Kailua-Kona handles airport access and larger errands a half hour north.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ER · Kealakekua, HI · $2,496 /wk