Critical Care Nurse in Koloa, HI

Job Details

Job Description

A critical care nursing role is available to coordinate and provide specialized care for ICU/CCU patients across all age groups, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. This position serves patients with serious respiratory and cardiac conditions as well as surgical needs in a 4-bed ICU/CCU setting. Care is delivered with an emphasis on patient acuity, maintaining a typical ratio of one nurse to two patients, with additional support provided when ventilated patients require focused attention.

Location
Based in Koloa, HI, this opportunity is situated on the beautiful island of Kauai. Known for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and warm community atmosphere, Koloa offers a unique blend of island life and modern amenities, making it a desirable place to live and work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care in a critical care environment for ICU/CCU patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet individualized patient needs.
• Manage patient acuity with a focus on safety and quality care, including ventilated patients.
• Participate in hospital orientation, unit-specific training, and competency validations.
• Provide flexible support and float to related departments such as OB, MS, PACU, and ER as skilled and required.
• Maintain readiness to work any assigned shift within an 80-hour biweekly schedule, with no exceptions.

Qualifications / Desired Experience

• Valid RN licensure with ICU/CCU experience.
• Emergency room experience is strongly recommended.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including day, night, and weekends as scheduled.
• Comfortable with rapid patient acuity changes and ventilator care management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Details

• This is a contract position with a strict requirement to complete 80 hours every two weeks.
• Holiday pay applies based on hours worked on specific holidays including New Years Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
• Orientation includes HR and hospital in-service sessions, followed by unit-based orientation with the nurse manager supporting shift transitions.
• Candidates must confirm arrival dates and pending compliance items via the designated portal before onboarding.

This role demands dedicated critical care nursing expertise within a committed and professional environment on Kauai. Nurses eager to contribute to high-quality ICU care and flexible in shift availability are encouraged to apply.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.