Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Provide expert nursing care in a Progressive Care Unit setting located in Volcano, HI, supporting a 15-bed unit comprising 3 Step-down ICU beds and 12 telemetry beds. This role requires delivering specialized nursing services with a focus on acute care and telemetry monitoring.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver primary nursing care tailored for progressive care and step-down ICU patients.
- Monitor telemetry strips and perform continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Conduct fingerstick blood sugar testing and coordinate patient care using Meditech charting.
- Administer medications utilizing Pyxis systems and manage respiratory support equipment such as BIPAP.
- Float to other acute care units including Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and Emergency Department as needed.
- Adhere to the dress code by wearing scrubs at all times.
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Active State of Hawaii Registered Nurse License required by the assignment start date.
- Minimum of one year hospital acute care experience within the last year; progressive care and telemetry experience strongly preferred.
- Current ACLS certification preferred.
- Current PALS certification preferred.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred.
- Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:4 in Progressive Care and 1:3 in Step-down ICU.
- Flexibility to float across multiple units.
Schedule & Requirements:
- Scheduled 36 hours per week following orientation.
- No guaranteed hours or on-call requirements.
- Must arrive the Thursday before assignment start date to attend employee health appointment on Friday.
- Candidates unable to meet this schedule should not accept the assignment.
Location Overview:Volcano, Hawaii, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community warmth, situated near volcanic landscapes and lush surroundings. Nurses will enjoy the serene environment while contributing to patient care in a dedicated facility providing comprehensive acute care services.
This contract opportunity requires a candidate prepared to meet licensing and orientation timelines promptly. Those who thrive in dynamic acute care environments, with telemetry and progressive care expertise, are encouraged to apply and embark on this rewarding healthcare assignment.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.