Travel Flex Pool Med-Surg​/Down RN

World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/28/2026
• 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

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.

• 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.

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12‑hour shifts (1845–0715)
• Weekly Schedule: 36 hours per week after orientation
• Note: Hours are not guaranteed.

RNs will float between:

• Medical Unit
• Surgical Acute Unit
• Cardiovascular Unit (rare occasions)

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.

• Experience: 2–10 years of nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple units

Required:

• BLS
• ACLS

Preferred:

• PALS
• Procedural Sedation
• TNCC
• ENPC

• Professional nursing attire
• Clean scrubs required

• 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.

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.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus