Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Job Description

About Wilcox Medical Center

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua‘i community with accessible, quality health care. As the largest medical center on Kaua‘i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility offering a full suite of services across 30 specialties and programs.

Key services include:

• Cardiology
• Emergency services (18-bed emergency department, Primary Stroke Center for the island)
• Family Practice
• Gastroenterology
• Health Management
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• OB-GYN (four birthing suites)
• Oncology
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Urology

The facility also features seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox Medical Center holds the distinction of being the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai‘i. Wilcox is proud to be part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit organization committed to creating a healthier Hawai‘i through its network of medical centers, clinics, physicians, and other caregivers.

About the Medical Surgical Department

The Medical Surgical department is dedicated to providing quality and safe care to patients admitted for acute nursing interventions lasting 24 hours or more, encompassing both surgical/medical and oncology services. Our highly trained and professional staff treats individuals recovering from serious illness, orthopedic problems, and major surgery. We prioritize a warm and caring environment that facilitates patient recovery through medication and treatments.

The Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with a desire to work in Medical Surgical. It is particularly ideal for:

• New graduate nurses
• Nurses with non-acute care experience
• Nurses returning to bedside care after a hiatus

Training Program

Our comprehensive training program is specifically designed to support nurses through the transition from novice to independent practice. The initial clinical program will be 12 weeks in duration. Please note the following important conditions during this period:

• No time away (PTO) allowed or granted during the first 12 weeks of the training program.
• Must be available for rotation to night shift.
• Must be available for any shift length (4, 8, 10, or 12 hours) for the duration of the training.

Job Details

• Location: Wilcox Medical Center
• Work Schedule: Rotating – 12 Hours
• Work Type: Full Time Regular
• FTE: 0.900000
• Bargaining Unit: Hawaii Nurses Association
• Exempt: No
• Req ID: 32803
• Category: Nursing

Pay Range

$47.71 – $68.16 USD per hour

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience, and training, as well as internal peer equity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Hawai‘i Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets