
Med/Surg | CNA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Kealakekua, HI
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- CNA (Nursing Assistant)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Weekly
- $1,120
- Yearly (full-time)
- $58,240
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $31.11/hour — 43% above the median for CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Hawaii ($21.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Hawaii right now
- 20 open CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Hawaii from 4 agencies, 5 of them in Kealakekua.
- Pay in these listings: $31.11 – $56.06/hour, median $38.67/hour.
- Typical CNA (Nursing Assistant) pay in Hawaii: $21.80/hour ($45,344/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($44.95/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg CNA Travel Assignment in Kealakekua, Hawaii – Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant Job
Join a supportive acute care team in beautiful Kealakekua, Hawaii, on the scenic Big Island. This travel CNA job offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic Med/Surg and telemetry-monitored environment while caring for patients in a rewarding healthcare setting.
Job Details
- Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Med/Surg Travel Assignment
- Location: Kealakekua, HI 96750
- Setting: Acute care Med/Surg / telemetry-monitored floors
- Assignment Type: Travel healthcare job
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shift Pattern: Days and/or nights; combination of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,120 - $1,200
- Openings: 4
Job Requirements
- Current CNA certification or equivalent nursing assistant training
- At least 1 year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred in acute care or Med/Surg settings
- Experience on telemetry-monitored floors is a plus
- Ability to assist with patient care routines and maintain a safe, supportive environment
- Comfort working rotating shifts, including days, nights, and varied shift lengths
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach in a fast-paced clinical environment
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and support to Med/Surg patients in an acute care setting
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and basic comfort needs
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment
- Observe patients and report changes in condition to the nursing team
- May work as a sitter when needed
- Support nursing staff with routine clinical and patient care tasks
Why Apply for This Travel CNA Job?
- Competitive travel CNA pay
- Opportunity to gain acute care and Med/Surg experience
- Work in a beautiful Hawaii healthcare setting on the Big Island
- Supportive team environment with rotating shift flexibility
Apply now to join this rewarding healthcare job in Kealakekua, Hawaii and take the next step in your CNA career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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