
Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care in Honokaa, HI
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care
Location: Honakaa, HI
Start Date: 04-20-2026
End Date: 07-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 8-hour shifts across all days of the week (including weekends and holidays). Day: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM; Evening: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM; Night: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM. Schedule is varied with possible overtime and no guaranteed shift preference.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $64.60 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
• Perform thorough patient assessments and document changes in condition
• Administer medications safely and accurately, following facility protocols
• Provide ADL assistance to support patient dignity and comfort
• Manage gastrostomy tube care and urinary catheter maintenance
• Deliver nebulizer treatments and CPAP support as ordered
• Provide wound VAC care and other complex dressing management
• Communicate pertinent information and changes to MD/NP promptly
• Admit and discharge residents with accurate documentation and coordination
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure person-centered care
• Complete timely charting, med reconciliations, and handoffs
Qualifications
• Active Hawaii RN license required by start of assignment
• Current status as a Registered Nurse with long-term care experience
• Comfortable with medication administration, patient assessments, and ADL support
• Experience or competence in gastrostomy tube care, urinary catheter care, wound VAC care, CPAP and nebulizer treatments
• Ability to work varied 8-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong communication skills and ability to notify MD/NP of pertinent clinical information
Knowledge & Skills
• Thorough knowledge of long-term care clinical practices and resident-centered care
• Skill in medication administration and documentation
• Competence in wound VAC management and complex wound care principles
• Familiarity with gastrostomy and urinary catheter care and troubleshooting
• Ability to perform and document comprehensive patient assessments
• Effective communication with providers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Time management and prioritization in a varied-shift environment
Benefits
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Licensure assistance and help getting your Hawaii RN license in place by start date
• Travel support to help you settle into island life
• Flexible scheduling options to fit your life when possible
• Opportunities to grow your clinical skills in long-term care and complex wound/vent care
• A welcoming facility culture with experienced colleagues to lean on
• Paid time off and holiday policies as per contract
• Professional development and clinical mentorship while on assignment
Travel Perks: Explore Honakaa, HI
Honakaa sits on the scenic Hamakua Coast of Hawaiʻi Island. Explore nearby Waipiʻo Valley lookout and its dramatic cliffs, hike to breathtaking Akaka Falls State Park, stroll the historic Honokaa town with local shops and eateries, or take day trips to Hilo for farmer's markets and cultural sites. Weekends can include beach outings, snorkeling, waterfall hikes, and sampling island cuisine — plenty of opportunities to recharge after shifts and enjoy island life.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Long-Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to jasbir@uhcstaffing.com or call us at 540-369-6925 today.
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Job Details
Medical Speciality
GeriatricsWound CareTravel Nursing
Employment Type
PRNTravel nursing
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Long term careNursing homeSkilled nursing facilityAssisted living facility
About UHC Staffing
United Health Care Staffing is a healthcare staffing company that provides contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct hire personnel to healthcare clients across the USA. They specialize in connecting skilled nursing, therapy, and allied health professionals with leading medical facilities nationwide, making medical staffing easy and efficient. With a customer-oriented and compassionate approach, they strive to deliver successful outcomes for both clients and employees.