Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Hilo, HI | Nights (3x12)
Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
Open
Posted 5 days ago
· apply early
Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Hilo, HI
Weekly Pay
This pay combines taxable wages and tax-free stipends. For a full, transparent breakdown, submit the "I'm Interested" form, & a recruiter will send you the details.
$1,957
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
15 wks
Renewable
Have a question about this job?
This Med Surg travel nurse job in Hilo, Hawaii, with Advantis Medical is a 15-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Hilo Medical Center. This role pays $1,957 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Hilo Medical Center
-
Location: Hilo, HI 96720 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 15 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
- Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team
Travel Med Surg Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Hawaii and national regulatory bodies.
Hilo Benioff Medical Center — Hilo, HI
Hilo, HI
Hilo Benioff is the Big Island's main hospital — a 157-bed community and regional center where RNs carry a broad med/surg, emergency, and critical-care load far from any larger facility.
- A Level III trauma center with Hawaii's second-busiest emergency department (28 beds); the state's only Level I, Queen's in Honolulu, takes the most severe trauma, so Hilo stabilizes and transfers. Read More
- The only hospital in Hawaii with two AACN Beacon Award units — its ICU and Progressive Care Unit — in place of Magnet.
- An Advanced Primary Stroke Center with dedicated trauma, heart-attack, and stroke activation teams.
- 250 clinicians across 30-plus specialties and a nine-clinic network — generalist breadth for travelers.
- Part of the public Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
More Med Surg Jobs Nearby
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Ukiah, CA
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Ukiah, CA
2,323 mi away
$2,055 /wk
Days (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Ukiah, CA
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Ukiah, CA
2,323 mi away
$2,055 /wk
Evenings (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Santa Cruz, CA
Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
2,323 mi away
$2,308 /wk
Nights (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in San Luis Obispo, CA
Adventist Health Sierra Vista
San Luis Obispo, CA
2,353 mi away
$2,541 /wk
Days (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Coos Bay, OR
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay, OR
2,420 mi away
$2,346 /wk
Nights (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Inglewood, CA
Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Inglewood, CA
2,454 mi away
$2,030 /wk
Days (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Lebanon, OR
Samaritan Lebanon
Lebanon, OR
2,519 mi away
$2,083 /wk
Days (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Barstow, CA
Barstow Community Hospital
Barstow, CA
2,543 mi away
$2,520 /wk
Nights (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Barstow, CA
Barstow Community Hospital
Barstow, CA
2,543 mi away
$2,534 /wk
Days (3×12)
Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Portland, OR
Providence - Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
2,568 mi away
$1,803 /wk
Days (3×12)
FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Hilo, HI
What certifications are required for Med Surg travel nursing jobs?
Med Surg travel nursing jobs require current BLS certification, and some units also require ACLS. Confirm the facility’s requirements with your recruiter.
How much experience do I need for a Med Surg travel nursing assignment?
Many facilities look for at least one to two years of recent Med Surg experience for travel positions. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients, prioritizing care, and handling admissions and discharges. Requirements vary by facility, and some units may also expect telemetry 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.
What can travel RNs expect at Hilo Benioff Medical Center?
It's the Big Island's main hospital — a 157-bed community and regional center — giving travel RNs exposure to a broad mix of medical-surgical, emergency, and critical-care cases. Travelers may work across multiple specialties while caring for patients with a wide range of acuity levels.
What trauma level is Hilo Benioff?
Hilo Benioff is a Level III trauma center with one of Hawaii's busiest emergency departments. Travel RNs working in emergency or critical care may help stabilize trauma patients locally, with the most severe cases transferred to higher-level trauma care when needed.
What electronic health record will travel Med Surg RNs use at Hilo Benioff?
Hilo Benioff uses MEDITECH for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Travelers with previous MEDITECH experience may be able to adjust to the hospital's charting workflows more quickly.
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 Med Surg job in Hilo
- Review Hawaii nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Explore the Travel Nursing Housing Center to plan your stay.
Explore Hilo, HI
Oriented to Hilo International Airport and the bayfront near Lili?uokalani Gardens, Hilo, HI extends mauka and makai across established corridors. For nurses searching for travel RN jobs, roles are available across clinics and community care that serve East Hawai?i. Demand for travel nursing jobs stays even as groceries and services line the main grid within easy reach. Travelers often choose Keaau, P?hoa, or Volcano. In Hawaii, an airport at town’s edge and a compact coastal center help professionals align housing with shift locations while preserving time for errands, gardens, and shoreline paths around the bay.
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.
Ask about this job
Get answers from a real recruiter before you apply.
Travel Med Surg · Hilo, HI · $1,957 /wk