Hospitals in Hilo, HI
1 facility hiring travelers, 14 openings. Advertised pay sits 11% under the Hawaii median; a two-bedroom runs $2,000 a month at HUD fair market rent, 22% under Honolulu's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 14
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,099
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,000
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Facilities
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Hawaii runs utilities 90% above, housing 25% above and groceries and goods 12% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Hawaii, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 10% above |
| Housing | 25% above |
| Utilities | 90% above |
| Groceries and goods | 12% above |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Hilo is $2,000 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,550.
Hawaii taxes wage income.
Against Honolulu, a two-bedroom here runs 22% lower ($2,000 against $2,560).
Housing on CircleRN
7 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Hilo's hospitals.
- Immaculate, 4BR3BA, Room rental, in Designer’s home in desired area close to Hilo Hospital,& nursing homes. — $1,250 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 1.2 mi
- immaculate 1BR 1BA studio apartment in Hilo, Hawaii — $1,700 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.2 mi
- Right on the ocean. Best location period. Swim right in front. Sleep to the sound of waves! — $2,950 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 5.5 mi
- SPACIOUS ENTIRE 2nd FLOOR of HOUSE 2 Bedrooms fully furnished $1750 to $1975 per month — $1,800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 13.4 mi
- House of Aloha — $4,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 18.2 mi
- Hawaii Beaches — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 18.2 mi
- Peaceful paradise — $2,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 19.5 mi
Common questions
- Which Hilo hospital hires travelers most?
- Hilo Benioff Medical Center, with 14 of the city's 14 openings and 194 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Hilo?
- Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Hilo compare with Honolulu?
- Hilo's median advertised rate is $2,099 a week against $2,801 in Honolulu; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 in Hilo and $2,560 in Honolulu. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Hilo?
- Yes: 7 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $1,250 a month. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Hawaii tax travel nurse pay?
- Hawaii taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Hilo, HI?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Hilo, HI on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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