Job Type: Contract
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Transitional Care Unit (TCU) Med-Surg Adult
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Transitional Care Unit (TCU) assignment in Hawaii. This is a 13-week contract opportunity for nurses who are adaptable clinically strong and comfortable working with adult med-surg patients transitioning from acute care.
Licensing RequirementsActive State of Hawaii RN License required by start of assignment
Travelers without an active Hawaii license must apply upon offer acceptance
BLS (BCLS) certification required
ACLS not required for this unit (unless required by agency policy)
13-week contract
Scheduled 36 hours per week following the first full week of orientation
Varied shifts (to be determined)
Must be flexible to work various shift lengths and days
No guarantee of hours or shift preference
Holiday coverage required
Must arrive the Thursday prior to start date to attend employee health appointment on Friday
32-bed Transitional Care Unit
Nurse-to-patient ratio:
Days: 1:8 RN with 1:6 Aides
Nights: 1:8 RN
EMR: EPIC
Medication dispensing system (Pyxis)
Wound vac
Chest tubes
Tube feeding
NG/G-Tubes
Trach care
PICC/PORT lines
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (2 10 years preferred)
Strong background in adult med-surg and transitional care settings
May be required to float to Med-Surg and Surgical Pediatrics units
Proof of flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to contract start
Flu vaccination may be administered during employee health clearance appointment
Professional nursing attire
Department-specific orientation provided