Hospitals in Honolulu, HI
2 facilities hiring travelers, 11 openings. Advertised pay sits 8% above the Hawaii median; a two-bedroom runs $2,560 a month at HUD fair market rent, 28% above Hilo's.
- Facilities hiring
- 2
- Openings
- 11
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,268
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $2,560
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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, Urban Honolulu, HI runs utilities 87% above, housing 36% above and groceries and goods 12% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Urban Honolulu, HI metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 11% above |
| Housing | 36% above |
| Utilities | 87% above |
| Groceries and goods | 12% above |
| Services | 3% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Honolulu is $2,560 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,950.
Hawaii taxes wage income.
Against Hilo, a two-bedroom here runs 28% higher ($2,560 against $2,000).
Housing on CircleRN
14 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Honolulu's hospitals.
- 1 bedroom available away from the chaos. Close to pali momi, Kaiser, Queens and straub. — $1,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 2.1 mi
- Fully Furnished Luxury 1 bed/1 bath/1 parking- with a city view! — $4,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.8 mi
- Ideal for traveling professionals or 6-month assignments in Honolulu. — $2,450 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.4 mi
- Waikīkī Living — $2,800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 4.8 mi
- Waikiki Furnished Apartment — $2,550 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.3 mi
- Waikiki 2BR Mountain & Canal View + Free Parking — $4,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 5.7 mi
- Waikiki Furnished Ready-to-rent — $2,500 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 5.7 mi
- Beautiful home in Kaneohe — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.6 mi
- Sunshine Filled Escape A2 — $2,650 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.9 mi
- Kailua — $3,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 9.8 mi
- Cozy Kaaawa — $2,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 14.4 mi
- 3BR Home in Kapolei with Breezy Ocean & Sunset Views — $3,200 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 14.9 mi
Common questions
- Which Honolulu hospital hires travelers most?
- Kuakini Medical Center, with 7 of the city's 11 openings and 170 beds. Kaiser Foundation Hospital is second at 4. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a Hawaii license to work in Honolulu?
- 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 Honolulu compare with Hilo?
- Honolulu's median advertised rate is $2,268 a week against $2,109 in Hilo; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,560 in Honolulu and $2,000 in Hilo. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Honolulu?
- Yes: 14 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. 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 Honolulu, HI?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Honolulu, 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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