PCU Travel Nurse Job in Hilo, HI | Days (5x8)
Hilo Medical Center
Hilo, HI
Open
Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Hilo, HI
Weekly Pay
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$2,150
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Hilo, Hawaii, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Hilo Medical Center. This role pays $2,150 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Hilo Medical Center
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Location: Hilo, HI 96720 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel PCU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PCU 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.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Hilo, HI
What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
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 PCU 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 PCU 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.
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Travel PCU · Hilo, HI · $2,150 /wk