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I am an RN working in Honolulu for the past 3 years, and would be happy to answer any specific questions that I could concerning life here and nursing.
I have previous experience as an RN in Florida, so can provide some comparison between the two states.
Aloha -
John
HI I am from Florida as well, can you give me 411 on nursing jobs in oahu where, hospitals, salasry and how to go about it if I plan to travel there?
In case my personal experience helps anyone... I graduated nursing school in December and moved to the Big Island later that same month. Keep in mind this was after more than 18 months of personal preparation. I took my board exams in Honolulu about a month later and began applying for work immediately after. We're closing in on six months now since the move and I've not yet obtained stable work (although I graduated "Summa *** Laude", am ACLS certified, with two years as a nurse tech in a high acuity SICU, and excellent references...both mainland and island).
It may be worth noting that new grads are the hardest hit. There are a lot of us here (my island has two institutions pumping out volumes of RNs). It appears that the majority of prospective employers drop me immediately when they hear I have less than "one year experience".
In our case my wife and I are doing just fine because we came prepared (financially and otherwise). However, I will tell you that I've given it my very best effort to find employment. Two weeks ago I got my first work of any kind, a temp. position through an agency as an LPN clinic nurse (note: I am an RN). Now that clinic wants to hire me permanently as an RN. It's kind of like stepping stones. The path I've chosen is a humble one, but it's working out for me. We're here for the long haul.
I wish each of you all the best as you pursue your dreams, wherever they take you.
I am on Oahu and I know of several new RN grads who were unable to find employment as a RN here. After a year or so of not finding a job they gave up & relocated to the mainland where they had no problem finding employment.
I also know of several experienced RNs on Oahu who had not been able to find permanent employment. They have had to take positions with temporary staffing agencies, work in a LPN position, or work in an area outside of nursing.
I work as a RN for the State of Hawaii so I am furloughed two days a month. Two days a month may not seem like much but it has really hurt me financially. I have tried to find another part time RN job but even with 27 years experience as a RN, having lived on Oahu for 12 years & having excellent references I have not had any luck so far.
This is not a good time for nurses from the mainland to consider relocating here for permanent employment. Hopefully the economy here will improve soon & there will be more nursing jobs available in the future.
Lived on Oahu, and it seems that most people - no matter what profession - consider moving to the mainland to save money and live easier. Kind of ironic...
Just checking into the job situation over there! Any new breakthroughs? I sent for my Hawaiian license just a few weeks ago, I do have 1 year med-surg experience...and heaven knows that Hawaii is where I want to be! But I'm wondering what my chances are!
Thanks!
Hello! Just curious...any luck finding a job? I am also an RN and have been waiting for my experience to rack up so that I could move over to the islands!
Just checking into the job situation over there! Any new breakthroughs? I sent for my Hawaiian license just a few weeks ago, I do have 1 year med-surg experience...and heaven knows that Hawaii is where I want to be! But I'm wondering what my chances are!
Thanks!
Nothing has changed. Nursing jobs are still hard to get, even for nurses with many years of experience.
Hi John, I too am in Fl at the moment contemplating a few travel assignments in Hawaii. What island is the most affordable? I'd like to be near the beach of course and big city that offers everything. Thanks....
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