Stepdown RN in Hilo, Hawaii
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Hilo, HI
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,925/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.47
- Weekly
- $1,925
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,100
- Contract length
- 15 weeks
This job pays about $53.47/hour — 18% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Hawaii ($65.54/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Hawaii right now
- 149 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Hawaii from 5 agencies, 60 of them in Hilo.
- Pay in these listings: $20.09 – $98.88/hour, median $64.92/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Hawaii: $65.54/hour ($136,323/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.69/hour across 44 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel Registered Nurse assignment places you in a flexible role supporting medical and surgical units in Hilo. You will float between departments based on staffing needs, provide direct patient care, and work with equipment such as Meditech, Pyxis, wound vacs, and chest tubes. The schedule features 12-hour day shifts, with orientation provided for each unit. It is a great opportunity to experience varied clinical settings while exploring the island between assignments.
Weather:
Hilo typically offers warm, tropical weather with comfortable temperatures, occasional passing showers, and lush green surroundings. The frequent rain helps create the area’s beautiful waterfalls, gardens, and rainforest landscapes, while coastal breezes provide refreshing relief.
Fun Things To Do:
• Waterfalls: Visit Rainbow Falls and explore the scenic Wailuku River area.
• Gardens: Wander through the tropical landscapes at the Lili?uokalani Gardens.
• Day Trip: Explore Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park and its volcanic landscapes.
• Day Trip: Take a scenic drive to Akaka Falls State Park and view its impressive waterfall.
• Mountain Adventure: Enjoy stargazing and high-elevation views around Mauna Kea.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Hilo, Hawaii
Shift: 12-hour days, 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Schedule: 36 hours per week
Duration: 15 weeks
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