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Location: Hilo, Hawaii Contract Length: 15 weeks Employment Type: Contract

Flex RN floating between various medical and surgical units
Floating scope: Medical Unit, Surgical Acute Unit, and Cardiovascular Unit (on rare occasions)
Unit staffing:
- Medical Unit: 77 beds; 1:6 ratio on days and evenings, 1:8 on nights
- Surgical Acute Unit: 18 beds; 1:6 ratio
- Cardiovascular Unit: 15 beds; 1:4 ratio
Ratios may vary due to unexpected leaves
Equipment: Pyxis, wound vac, chest tubes

Valid RN license in Hawaii
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Float experience: 2 years of experience floating, with float experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Must arrive the Thursday before start to attend an employee health appointment on Friday
Do not accept the start date offered if you cannot arrive on time
Dress code: professional nursing attire (clean scrubs)
Orientation is provided for each unit

Facility

4.2rating(62 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Hilo Medical Center

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Med Surg (RN)

4.0rating

Review of Hilo Medical Center on Aug 17, 2026

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ADDRESS1190 Waianuenue AvenueHilo, HI 96720

Cost of Living

Hilo's cost of living is higher than the national average, primarily due to the high cost of housing.
Wages may not match up with the higher cost of living, so it's important to budget accordingly.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Transportation

Demographics

Hilo has a diverse population, with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include sun-related conditions due to the tropical climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Hilo due to its healthcare facilities and natural attractions.

Things to Do

Hilo offers a vibrant food scene with restaurants like Café Pesto, Ken's House of Pancakes, and Hilo Bay Café.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, surfing, and hiking.
The city also hosts attractions like Rainbow Falls, the Big Island Chocolate Festival, and the Hilo Farmers Market.

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