What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job position at Healthforce?
Registered Nurse – CCU travel assignment in Kealakekua, Hawaii, US. Start date 05/11/2026 for a 13-week engagement with rotating 3x12-hour shifts. Weekly pay range $2,534–$2,563 per week. Guaranteed hours are not guaranteed. Unit is a 9-bed ICU within a hospital setting, focusing on adult critical care with occasional stable pediatric patients and nurses may float to help as needed. The standard patient-to-nurse ratio is 2:1 unless 1:1 is indicated, and a minimum of three nurses are on each shift. There is potential for Med/surg overflow scenarios with higher patient loads where a nurse may care for up to 3–4 patients. Charge nurse duties carry an extra $2.00 per hour when assigned. Reference checks are to be sent via email.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,534–$2,563 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour rotating days/nights
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Unit details: 9-bed ICU; adult ICU with occasional stable pediatric patients; higher acuity care
- Staffing and scope: minimum of three nurses per shift; potential for med/surg overflow with 3–4 patients per nurse; float to other departments to assist as needed (not taking a full patient team)
- Additional duty pay: $2.00 per hour when assigned as charge nurse
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to adults in a high-acuity ICU, adhering to unit protocols and physician orders
- Monitor vital signs, manage hemodynamics, operate critical-care equipment, and sustain ventilator and other life-support therapies as indicated
- Administer medications and therapies, assess responses, and adjust care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Respond to clinical deterioration and emergencies; participate in rapid response and code events per policy
- Perform accurate documentation in the electronic health record; ensure effective handoffs and adherence to infection control and safety standards
- Support pediatric patients when stable and coordinate transfers for unstable pediatric cases to higher levels of care
- May float to other departments to assist during surges while avoiding a full patient assignment
Requirements
- PALS certification required
- Pediatric experience required
- ICU/CCU nursing experience strongly preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts; rotating schedule
- Comfortable with 2:1 patient-to-nurse ratio (1:1 when indicated) and potential med/surg overflow scenarios
- Eligible to practice as a nurse in Hawaii (as applicable to this assignment)
Benefits and Support
- Assignment support throughout the placement from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated travel and scheduling assistance
- Onboarding and credentialing coordination through the assignment program
- Billing and scheduling coordination via Medefis for the 13-week contract
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide
Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Start Your Next Travel Assignment
Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.
Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.
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