Travel nurses in Hawaii have access to 45 furnished rental listings, 0 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
45 openings across 4 cities from $1,733–$2,780/week.
5 hospitals in Hawaii are hiring travel nurses, 45 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
45 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,300/month.
For the same specialties, Hawaii pays about 6% below the national median, across 22 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Hawaii prices are counted, that is worth about -15%.
Statewide, prices run 10% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110.0 | 10% higher |
| Housing | 125.3 | 25% higher |
| Utilities | 190.2 | 90% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 111.6 | 12% higher |
| Services | 102.9 | 3% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $2,540/month, the median across 26 Hawaii cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Hawaii license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.