Registered Nurse $60/hr

Edgeglobal

Hilo, Hawaii

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Eligibility: Med/SurgMed surg

Posted Aug 6

Shift and hours: Nights40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN licenseHawaii RN Nursing License
Term: 13 weeks · starts Aug 17, 2026 · Travel

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Hawaii travel rolesHawaii travel postings that state pay run $1,380/week to $2,690/week, the middle half $1,830/week to $2,490/week, across 35 postings.

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Flexible schedule

The role and schedule

Floating: Floats to other units
Charting: MEDITECH

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Nurse to patient: 1:6–1:8 stated in this posting

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Hiring - Med Surg RN/Registered Nurse Medical Surgical. Location: Hilo, HI 96720. Pay Range: $58/hr to $60/hr. Weekly Gross: $2400/week for 40 hours. Shift: Night Shift / Days Shift (Both Options available). Contract: 13 Weeks with high possibility of extension. Overtime available after 40 hours. Holiday Rate available. Job Start Date: 8/17/2026 or Negotiable. Specialty: Nursing. Sub Specialty(s): Med/Surg, Registered Nurse. Medical Unit position. Equipment utilized: Meditech EMR, pyxis, wound vac, chest tubes. May float to Laulima Unit; Cardiovascular Unit. Bed size: Medical - 77. Nurse to patient ratio: Medical 1:6 for days and eves, 1:8 for nights.

What's around it?

In Hilo, HI

Hilo, HIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% above the US average

Median rent: $1,427/mo
Household income: $81,779/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hilo, HI

NeighborhoodsProspective residents often choose between central Hilo neighborhoods and lower-density outlying subdivisions. Core pockets such as Downtown Hilo Town and South Hilo provide immediate proximity to urban conveniences, grocery stores, and medical hubs. West Hilo off Saddle Road, along with cooler upland spots like Kurtistown, Mountain View, and Volcano, attract those who prefer higher elevations and tranquil rural surroundings. Subdivisions in the broader Puna district, notably Hawaiian Paradise Park and Ainaloa, sit roughly 15 to 20 minutes outside Hilo and represent more budget-friendly entry points, though they require a daily highway commute.

Prospective residents often choose between central Hilo neighborhoods and lower-density outlying subdivisions. Core pockets such as Downtown Hilo Town and South Hilo provide immediate proximity to urban conveniences, grocery stores, and medical hubs.

West Hilo off Saddle Road, along with cooler upland spots like Kurtistown, Mountain View, and Volcano, attract those who prefer higher elevations and tranquil rural surroundings. Subdivisions in the broader Puna district, notably Hawaiian Paradise Park and Ainaloa, sit roughly 15 to 20 minutes outside Hilo and represent more budget-friendly entry points, though they require a daily highway commute.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: livinginhawaii.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Hilo proper is straightforward and relatively brief, but travel times increase substantially when living in surrounding rural areas. Commuters traveling from outlying communities in the Puna district—such as Pāhoa, Ainaloa, or Hawaiian Paradise Park—often face highway congestion during peak morning and evening drive windows. Access to the island's western side and interior utilizes Saddle Road, while coastal trips north follow the scenic Hāmākua Coast corridor.

Commuting within Hilo proper is straightforward and relatively brief, but travel times increase substantially when living in surrounding rural areas. Commuters traveling from outlying communities in the Puna district—such as Pāhoa, Ainaloa, or Hawaiian Paradise Park—often face highway congestion during peak morning and evening drive windows.

Access to the island's western side and interior utilizes Saddle Road, while coastal trips north follow the scenic Hāmākua Coast corridor.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: livinginhawaii.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is woven into daily life, driven by constant green scenery and flowing waterways. Prominent destinations right by the bay include the tranquil Japanese gardens at Liliʻuokalani Gardens and footbridge access to Coconut Island. Just inland and along the nearby coast, hikers and sightseers frequent Rainbow Falls, the 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls State Park, and the Kaumana Caves lava tube. Other nature-centric spots include the botanical rainforest setting of Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo, Onomea Bay along the scenic Hāmākua Coast, and farm tours at Lavaloha Chocolate Farm.

Outdoor recreation is woven into daily life, driven by constant green scenery and flowing waterways. Prominent destinations right by the bay include the tranquil Japanese gardens at Liliʻuokalani Gardens and footbridge access to Coconut Island.

Just inland and along the nearby coast, hikers and sightseers frequent Rainbow Falls, the 442-foot ʻAkaka Falls State Park, and the Kaumana Caves lava tube. Other nature-centric spots include the botanical rainforest setting of Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo, Onomea Bay along the scenic Hāmākua Coast, and farm tours at Lavaloha Chocolate Farm.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: lovebigisland.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Hilo

Hilo presents a genuinely distinct living environment on the windward coast of the Big Island, characterized by over one hundred inches of annual rainfall, verdant rainforest vegetation, and an authentic local identity far removed from mainland tourist enclaves. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers an appealing balance of community warmth and natural drama. Central neighborhoods in South Hilo and Hilo Town keep medical staff close to major facilities, grocery centers, and celebrated eateries such as Ken's House of Pancakes, Conscious Culture Cafe, and Two Ladies Kitchen. Those who prioritize larger acreage or more accessible price points often look to Puna district subdivisions like Hawaiian Paradise Park or Ainaloa, trading shorter drives for a 15-to-20-minute highway commute. Downtime is defined by outdoor retreats—strolling through Liliʻuokalani Gardens, swimming off Coconut Island, visiting Rainbow Falls, or browsing the Hilo Farmers Market on Kamehameha Avenue. While prospective transplants must adjust to higher grocery and electric costs, persistent moisture, and a quiet nightlife, Hilo rewards adaptable nurses with rich cultural roots, incredible biodiversity, and a grounding sense of place.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: royalhawaiianmovers.com Source 2: culturalfoodies.com Source 3: lovebigisland.com Source 4: redfin.com Source 5: quora.com

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Hilo, HIFrom Census ACS 2024.