What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Flex Pool Days- Contract position at Ambition 24 Hours Inc?
RN – Flex Pool (Med-Surg / Step-Down) – Days Location: Hilo, HawaiiThe RN Flex Pool provides high-quality nursing care across multiple inpatient medical and surgical units, floating as needed to support changing staffing and patient acuity needs. This role is ideal for a versatile travel nurse with strong Med-Surg and step-down experience who is comfortable working in different environments within the same facility.Assignment detailsJob Type: 13-week travel contractStart Date: February 23, 2026 (arrival required Thursday prior for Employee Health on Friday)Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 06:45 AM – 7:15 PMHours: Scheduled 36 hours per week after orientation; no guarantee of hoursHoliday coverage: RequiredUnits and ratiosUnits covered:Medical UnitLaulima Unit (Surgical Acute)Cardiovascular Unit (on rare occasions)Typical nurse-to-patient ratios (may vary with staffing):Medical: 1:6 days/eves; 1:8 nightsLaulima (Surgical Acute): 1:6Cardiovascular: 1:4ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical and step-down patients, including complex, multi-diagnosis cases.Float safely and professionally between designated units based on census, acuity, and staffing needs.Perform head-to-toe assessments, ongoing reassessments, and timely interventions for changes in condition.Administer medications, blood products, and treatments; manage IVs, central lines, and telemetry monitoring per unit standards.Utilize unit equipment such as wound vacs, chest tubes, Pyxis medication dispensing systems, and the facility EMR.Document care accurately and efficiently in the EMR (Meditech; Epic referenced in system) in accordance with facility policy.Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, case management, therapy, and ancillary staff to coordinate safe, patient-centered care.Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions to support safe transitions of care.Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards, including fall prevention and core measure compliance.RequirementsActive Hawaii RN license by start date.Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; strong Med-Surg and/or step-down background required.BLS required; ACLS preferred (additional preferred: PALS, TNCC, ENPC, Procedural Sedation).Proof of immunity required; no medical or religious exemptions accepted per facility policy.Experience with Meditech or similar inpatient EMR strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to float between units, manage full patient assignments, and adapt to varying workflows.Dress code and orientationDress Code: Professional nursing attire; clean scrubs in accordance with facility guidelines.Orientation: Facility and unit-specific orientation provided on each assigned unit to support safe practice.About the opportunityThis travel flex pool role offers the chance to practice broad-based acute care nursing across multiple units in a unique island community setting. Nurses who thrive in this environment are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to delivering excellent patient care while supporting teams wherever the need is greatest.
Salary : $30 - $45