HawaiiRN808

Aloha! I am deciding if I want to accept an ICU RN position at Tripler AMC. This is a civilian contract position, not a Federal civilian position. Have anyone worked as a contract nurse either for Altos or NSR? What is the pay range?? I know they...

3 patients a day? Sign me up!! I am a UM RN for a large health insurance company and my case load averages 45 patients. I review Medicaid patients daily, and Medicare every three days. Good luck with you're job search.

The range for critical care/emergency was 34.50-36.50 with the low without medical. Still Brett low in comparison to what other area hospital RNs are making. Too low for me. The staff at NSR are nice, however. Good luck.

RNs in Honolulu make from 45-lower 50s per hour. After speaking with NSR / Altos, I decided to stay at my current job which pays much better than what they offered.

Start off by getting your Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Trauma Nursing Core Course, Emergency Nursing for Pediatric Course, and you may even want to attend Advanced Trauma Life Support.

I was an active duty US Air Force Nurse Corps officer/nurse for 9 years. You will come in with collective credit equals to have your civilian time in months (i.e.. if you have 18 months civilian full time credit, they will give you 9 months credit t...

Hawaii Pacific University School of Nursing is a cash cow for the University. Many of the students who attend HPU was denied admission to UH or KCC and will pay the $$ to get their BSN. On the other hand, without HPU, the State of Hawaii would be r...

@Kapalmer - Any update after being employed in your new work environment? I am thinking of applying to a position at UHG as a Case Manager or UM Review. Thanks, HawaiiRN808

I definitely know how you feel about wanting to try other things. Back when I was younger (20's), I wanted to do this, do that, get my degree in this, and stayed up at night wondering what I wanted to do with my life. 16 years later, I am still an ...

@NursePamela - Thanks for the info. I spoke to the people with NSR and I was not impressed. They told me the pay rate and how much medical insurance would cost for myself and my family. I did not return after hearing how low they pay, and how much...

@Chi Town, RN, BSN "I am a new grad and I am having trouble finding a job, esp without any experience. I have found a few non-clinical positions (Case management, Nurse Reviewer) that will hire new grads. My question is, will starting my career in no...

You are definitely right, it is TOUGH finding an RN job in Honolulu. Good luck!

Congratulations on your possibility of moving to Hawaii. I would recommend trying a Travel Nursing job here in Hawaii. At least you will be guaranteed a job when you get here, and they offer you a free apartment to live in while you get your bearin...

Lance, Congrats on the decision to move back home. I was once in your situation. I am also a local growing up on the North Shore and attended UH Manoa. I eventually moved to the mainland and worked in various hospitals for over 8 years. I fina...

Howzit and Aloha, Hawaii Nurses! I am finally returning back to the islands after 8 years of military services. Can anyone tell me what the full-time pay is for your hospital (Queens, Kapiolani, Kaiser, Kuakini, etc.)? How about shift differential...

I am interested to see how many local nurses left Hawaii and moved to the mainland. Local nurses = born and raised in Hawaii, went to nursing school in Hawaii, or anyone who has spent a significant part of their life in Hawaii. When did you leave ...

I am thinking of working either on the Emerald Coast (Fort Walton Beach, Niceville) or Pensacola. I am an ER/ICU nurse with 10+ years of experience plus have my MS in Nursing Admin. Can anyone tell me what the current nursing pay scale (with benefi...

There are 5 large healthcare systems in Hawaii that are covered under the Hawaii Nurses Association. They are Kaiser Permanente, Queens Medical Center, Kuakini Healthcare, St Francis Medical, and Kapiolani Health. It is relatively easy to get a job...

I was born and raised in Hawaii, and went to nursing school in Hawaii. The Queens Medical Center ICUs are the top-notch ICUs in the state of Hawaii. The QMC is the only Trauma Center in the entire Pacific Rim which includes Samoa, Polynesia, Micron...

US Air Force Nurse Corps (1998 - Present). ER and ICU experience during peacetime and wartime conficts. I enjoyed AF flight nursing, however, was forced back to the Hospital after 3 years of travelling on the government's tab. I am separating from...

I would bypass the US Air Force Nurse Corps at this time. The AF is restructuring and promotion opportunites are at a standstill. They have postponed the past two Major (O-4) promotion board, kicked out "older" nurses, and now deploy nurses for 6 m...

Which is the best hospital to work at in San Antonio? I am moving to the SA area in the near future and would like to know who gets paid the most, best benefits, best vacation time, etc. If possible, please include the average pay for full-time (wi...

As an Intensive Care Nurse, I draw blood from my patients atleast 2-3 times a shift. However, the method of obtaining blood differs. I usually obtain blood samples from Triple Lumen catheters, PA lines, A-lines, PICCs, and IV heplocks. I would rec...