Med Surg Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.Pre- and post-surgery patients
License
RN license
Term
Local Contract
Do you qualify?
Certification
BLS CertificationBLS Certification (Required)
Experience
2 years Med Surg RN experienceMed Surg RN: 2 years (Required)
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plansAssessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
Day to day
Evaluating medical information and providing bedside nursing careEvaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
Day to day
Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medicationsPreparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
Day to day
Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVsChanging dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
Neighborhoods+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.
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.
Getting around+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.
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.
Outdoors+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.
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.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
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.
