Travel Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Long Term Care (LTC) RN – Travel Assignment

Location: Hawaii (Long Term Care Facility – Hospital Based)
Shift: Varied 3x12 Rotation (8-hour equivalent coverage noted; schedule may vary)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (91 days)
Start Date: 07/27/2026
End Date: 10/26/2026
Position: 2 Openings

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive care for elderly and long-term care residents in a hospital-based LTC facility. The RN will be responsible for assessments, treatments, medication administration, and ongoing patient monitoring in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

This assignment requires adaptability due to variable scheduling and fluctuating census.

Facility Overview

• Hospital-based Long Term Care unit
• Hawaii location
• Skilled nursing environment
• No guaranteed hours (census-dependent scheduling)
• Must be flexible with shifts, weekends, and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments
• Administer medications and treatments
• Notify MD/NP of patient condition changes
• Assist with ADLs and daily care needs
• Provide wound care, including wound vac management
• Manage gastrostomy tubes, urinary catheters, tracheostomy care
• Provide nebulizer and CPAP treatments
• Support admissions and discharges
• Deliver emotional and physical support to patients and families

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (Hawaii RN License required before start date)
• BLS Certification
• Minimum LTC or SNF experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends/holidays
• Must be willing to work variable schedule

Required Certifications & Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RN State License (Hawaii required prior to start)
• Core Mandatory Nursing Exams (Parts I, II, III)
• RN Pharmacology Exam (A)

Schedule & Assignment Requirements

• Varied 3x12 rotation (or equivalent 8-hour shifts)
• Flexible scheduling required
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• Must arrive Thursday prior to start for onboarding/employee health

 

Candidate must be Hawaii-ready at start (no exceptions)\n\nHigh-flex staffing model based on census\n\nStrong LTC skillset required due to broad scope of care\n\nEmphasis on adaptability and independence in patient care

About Care CareerBenefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits