Travel nursing contracts in Hawaii advertise a median of $2,349 a week, with the middle half between $2,099 and $2,801, across 24 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay. Every open contract is on the Hawaii job board.
Travel nurses in Hawaii have access to 49 furnished rental listings, 6 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
56 openings across 6 cities from $1,872–$3,333/week.
7 hospitals in Hawaii are hiring travel nurses, 56 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
49 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,450/month.
For the same specialties, Hawaii pays about 3% below the national median, across 24 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Hawaii prices are counted, that is worth about -12%.
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. Check your license with the compact checker.
Hospitals in Hawaii reviewed by travel nurses
ER is the only nursing specialty with enough open contracts in Hawaii to price, at $1,991 per week.
| Specialty | Open contracts | Median weekly |
|---|---|---|
| ER | 6 | $1,991 |