Posted Jun 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 29, 2026
What this might mean for you
HHSC East Hawaii Region (Hilo Benioff Medical Center) is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $99k–$121k a year. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.
At a glance
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per-diem
Workplace
HHSC East Hawaii Region (Hilo Benioff Medical Center)
Hiring employer
HHSC East Hawaii Region (Hilo Benioff Medical Center)
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Hilo Benioff Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) to join our Medical Unit team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive nursing care, monitoring and documenting patient status, coordinating patient care activities, educating patients and families, maintaining a safe environment, and serving as a team leader or Charge Nurse as assigned.
Skills for this role
patient-centered caremonitoring and documenting patient statuscoordinating patient care activitieseducating patients and familiesmaintaining a safe environment
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred)
At least six (6) months of professional nursing experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one (1) month of hire
Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Hawaiʻi
Acute care experience
Current TB test
Pass drug screening
About the employer
HHSC East Hawaii Region (Hilo Benioff Medical Center)
Community Hospital
Hilo Benioff Medical Center (HBMC) is the largest facility within the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) and one of the largest employers in Hilo, Hawaii. It operates as the flagship of the East Hawaii Region, which also includes Honoka'a Hospital…
3.4 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Fair pay for the job as highlighted by employee reviews (Pay and benefits rated 4.0/5 on Indeed)
+One of the largest employers in Hilo, offering relative employment stability
+Clear sense of purpose and meaningful community healthcare mission
What reviewers flag
−Management rated below average at 3.3/5 on Indeed reviews
−Workplace culture rated 3.3/5 on Indeed, with a Glassdoor review citing disrespectful treatment
−Job security and advancement opportunities rated 3.3/5 on Indeed
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not explicitly stated in the provided research. As a HHSC facility, the organization likely offers state-related public employee benefits, but this cannot be confirmed from the provided sources.
Living in Hilo, HI
Hilo sits on Hawaii's lush east side, where waterfalls and rainforest meet small-town island life. Nurses relocating here find a tight-knit community, slower pace, and proximity to medical facilities serving the Big Island's rural populations.
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