Travel Nurse RN - Transitional Care Unit

World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Transitional Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

• Specialty:
  Transitional Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Work opportunities span coast to coast. Guaranteed weekly direct deposit keeps pay simple and secure. Enjoy housing stipends, travel pay, and referral bonuses.

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Transitional Care Unit (TCU) / Med-Surg
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care in a Transitional Care Unit (TCU) supporting adult medical-surgical patients. The RN will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a Transitional Care Unit environment.
• Assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor and manage specialized patient care equipment including wound vacs, chest tubes, tube feeding systems, NG/G-tubes, tracheostomy care devices, and PICC/PORT lines.
• Accurately document patient care, progress notes, and clinical observations in the electronic medical record system.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, aides, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain adherence to infection control, safety policies, and professional nursing standards.
• Support unit operations and assist in maintaining a safe and organized patient care environment.

• 13-week contract assignment
• Approximately 36 hours per week after the first full week of orientation
• Variable shifts and shift lengths depending on unit needs
• Weekend and holiday coverage may be required
• Flexibility is required as shift preference and hours are not guaranteed

• Transitional Care Unit with approximately 32 beds
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 1:8 with aide support during the day and night
• Nurses may be required to float to Medical-Surgical or Surgical Pediatric units as needed.

• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
• Additional equipment used may include Pyxis medication systems, wound vacuum devices, chest tubes, enteral feeding systems, tracheostomy equipment, and central line devices.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaii (must be obtained prior to the start of the assignment)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, preferably in Transitional Care Unit or Medical-Surgical settings
• Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required
• ACLS may be required depending on agency or facility policy
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

• Proof of influenza vaccination or an approved medical/religious exemption required prior to the start of the contract.
• Orientation and department-specific training will be provided prior to beginning independent clinical duties.

This role is ideal for a flexible and experienced RN who thrives in a dynamic care environment and is committed to delivering high-quality transitional and medical-surgical patient care.

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and hold the required certifications to be eligible for application.

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