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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareKapaau, HITravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Kapaau, HI
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 7, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$64.17
Weekly
$2,310
Yearly (full-time)
$120,120
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $64.17/hour — 2% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Hawaii ($65.54/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.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Hawaii right now

  • 128 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Hawaii from 5 agencies, 10 of them in Kapaau.
  • Pay in these listings: $20.09 – $99.48/hour, median $64.17/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Hawaii: $65.54/hour ($136,323/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.70/hour across 32 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Access Hospital in Kapaau, Hawaii

Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a 13-week travel RN contract in North Kohala on Hawaii’s Big Island. This on-site Emergency Department opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for a diverse patient population, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and supporting both emergency and medical-surgical needs. Practice in Kapaau, Hawaii, a scenic community known for its welcoming atmosphere, natural beauty, and laid-back island lifestyle.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
  • Specialty: Emergency Room / Critical Access Hospital Registered Nurse
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Kapaau, Hawaii, on Hawaii’s Big Island
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • End Date: March 1, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; days and/or nights based on departmental needs
  • Coverage: Weekends and holidays required as scheduled
  • Call: No call
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site Emergency Department with medical-surgical float responsibilities

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Hawaii
  • At least 1 year of recent registered nursing experience, preferably in emergency, medical-surgical, or critical access hospital settings
  • Strong emergency nursing assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to float between the Emergency Department and medical-surgical units
  • Strong EPIC electronic health record experience
  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays
  • Current certifications required for nursing practice and assignment compliance

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to Emergency Department patients
  • Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor patient conditions, and identify changes requiring immediate intervention
  • Prioritize care for patients with varying levels of acuity in a fast-paced emergency nursing environment
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established orders and clinical standards
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care
  • Float to medical-surgical assignments as needed and provide comprehensive bedside nursing care
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in EPIC
  • Support continuity of care through patient education, discharge preparation, and effective handoff communication

Apply now for this Hawaii travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative healthcare team in Kapaau on the Big Island.

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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