Hawaii Nursing Jobs
Considering a nursing job in Hawaii? Ranked as the top state for both healthcare and healthcare quality by U.S. News and World Report, Hawaii is composed of eight islands (Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Hawaii, Niihau, Kahoolawe, Kauai).
With a nursing job in Hawaii, you can live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Below is everything you need to know about Hawaii nursing jobs, including Hawaii nursing salaries, how to obtain your Hawaii nursing license, and the top healthcare facilities in Hawaii.
Why Travel to Hawaii?
Sandy white beaches, colorful valleys and a more laid-back style of living are among the many things to love about the Hawaiian Islands.
With temperatures ranging in the 80’s for most of the year, island life allows for hours spent outdoors enjoying activities including surfing, snorkeling and photography.
The Hawaiian Islands feature a variety of culture and each island has its own distinct charm. Oahu is the most populated island while Molokai is a more remote tropical paradise featuring more than 100 miles of waterfalls, beaches and the world’s tallest sea cliffs.
Hawaii Nursing Salary
What are the typical Hawaii nursing salaries? Although Hawaii boasts the highest cost of living in all of the 50 states, they’re also among the top five states in the nation that pay nurses the highest salaries.
According to Payscale.com, the average nursing salary for a registered nurse in Hawaii was $36.23 per hour and $71,602 annually as of July, 2018.
Hawaii nursing salaries will vary depending on the RN specialty and the type of healthcare facility.
Hawaii Nursing License
There are multiple paths to obtaining your Hawaii nursing license. Nurses can be licensed by examination or endorsement. Graduates of accredited nursing programs in other jurisdictions may be eligible for Hawaii licensure by endorsement.
You will need to provide license verification either though an official document (with seal) or online at nursys.com. Candidates who have already taken an acceptable licensing exam (NCLEX or SBTPE) will not be required to do so again. The application process can be completed on the Hawaii Board of Nursing website.
Healthcare Facilities in Hawaii
The Hawaiian Islands are home to 38 hospitals. Data compiled by Bloomberg notes that residents of Hawaii live two years longer than the national average of 79 years, benefitting from an employer-paid insurance plan that the state adopted in the 1970’s.
Among the state’s top hospitals are:
- Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu
- Straub Medical Center, Honolulu
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Honolulu
- Castle Medical Center, Kailua
- Hilo Medical Center, Hilo
- Kahuku Medical Center, Kahuku
- Kula Hospital, Kula
If you’re interested in learning more about travel nursing opportunities in Hawaii, our partners will work with you to locate a nursing job in Hawaii that matches your skills and background.