Lots of nursing jobs in Hawaii?.... (Honolulu, Hilo: renting, how much, salaries)
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John, i am an er nurse with 14 yrs er experience, and cath lab. I currently work in florida as a charge er rn, my husband is possibly getting transferred to kailua, i read some threads that said it was difficult if not impossible to get a job as a nurse. Your post was refreshing. I would appreciate any guidance, info you could give me. Thank you, [email]beachbum12be@comcast.net[/email]
I get calls from MedStaff every now and then with offers in Hilo or Wailuku on BI. Too bad, I'm on Oahu and there's absolutely for sure NOTHING to be found here. Just like the article says, there is a surplus of RNs in the state. Even Tripler AMC is overstaffed. As soon as my DH is done with his assignment we are out of here.
Thanks for the information! I know nursing jobs are hectic to find in Hawaii but I plan to transfer there within the VA system. I graduate from NP school next year and plan to transfer in 2012-13. I don't feel that I would be "taking" a nursing job away from a relative or friend as stated in a prior post. Since I an employee of Departmentof Veteran Affairs (VA), I would have priority over a position than an outsider anyways.
I am curious if anyone would know how mnay Vepartment of Veteran Affairs (VA) CBOC's are there in Hawaii?
Please read previous posts in this thread concerning jobs for nurses in Hawaii. The job market for RNs in Hawaii is poor. There are many nurses who are already living in Hawaii who are looking for jobs. New RN grads in Hawaii are unable to finde jobs here. If you really want to work as a nurse in Hawaii you will have to take a non-traditional route to get your foot in the door here. Takiing a job through a local agency (such as Alterus) as a RN, LPN, or CNA is your best bet. And yes I mean working as a LPN or CNA even though you are a RN. Many RNs are having to work as LPN or CNA but are able to work there way into RN positions through doing this. Be prepared for much hostility from local nurses if you are able to get a job as a RN here. You will be taking a job away from one of their relatives or friends who is a RN & is looking for a job.
I would be transferring within the VA system. I already work as an RN in the ICU. I graduate from fromk NP school next year. From what my recruiter showed me over here, there are alot of positions open in CBOC's over there (Department of Veterans Affairs-VA) I think I am a little fortunate because I am already employed with the VA system and it would be an inside transfer. But thansk for the info!
John,
I am a registered nurse and just moved to Oahu 1 year ago. I have children, so I am looking for part time or something per diem. I have been a nurse since 2001, but I have been a stay at home mom for 2 years now. My experience is in OB (L&D, postpartum, well baby) and my last job was in a busy family practice/urgent care clinic. It just seems all the job postings are for full time. I actually was corresponding through email with the OB manager at Tripler, was about to set up an interview, but I told her I was only wanting part time and she told me that they needed full time! I have never had this kind of problem getting a job. I have worked in Louisiana and Alaska! Any suggestions would help; )!!!
do not come to Hawaii unless you have a written job offer.The have graduated so many nurses no one is getting looked at-unless you are experienced in ICU,PICU,ER,NICU etc.Several new grads I know are working as CNA's and are happy to have that.
Just a FYI, my friends daughter a nurse, did check into this at great length. She was so appalled at the quality of care in Maui, she changed her plans about going there. She then checked with friends that were in Oahu and they said don't bother, she would not be happy working there either. ...not sure why. So just make sure you check into it. Besides it being SO expensive to live there.
We were just there in May and my wife talked to several HR people. She is an LPN not A RN they said work would not be that hard to get so either they were telling her what she wanted to hear or nurses are trying to keep people from coming to hawaii to keep jobs safe? May be different for RNS I don't know. But there are 20,037 active RN licenses in Hawaii so I can see why there might be A problem!
If nursing jobs are in such low supply, why the relocation assistance offers on the job postings? (Queens, Kona Community), and the multiple listings for RNs on the employment site of Maui Memorial? What am I missing? Has the outlook improved for RNs seeking employment?
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