pmul81

"i have been offered travel jobs to hi, but the pay has never been more than $19./hr- less than half of what reg staff makes per hr there. the agencies' take on it is that travel nurses in hi are "paid in sunshine and beach." sorry, but sunshine and beach don't pay the bills." look into queens medical center honolulu if you got at least one year experience. you need to be okay with union, and you will be paid accordingly (50/hr). best yet, you can get full benefits with at least 20 hrs per week, i think it's state law here. traveling probably takes out the cost of living from the hourly, and if that's true, no one should consider it. however, if you are looking to uproot from the mainland life and can tolerate about 25% increase in cost for near everything, it's alright. after all, it is an island and most products are shipped in. i love it in hawaii, but it's not for everyone. another local hawaii agency to look into is called altres staffing, pay is starting 45$/ hr for at least one year experience and also full benefits. hope this gives everyone something to consider.

I just visited Honolulu Hawaii and the starting for med-tele nurses is 50$/hour. After reading northern Cal people's postings it does make sense that it is for living expense compensation. I am curious as to where the ratio between cost of living and dollar per hour is the highest. I do have to factor in weather and family-friends proximity as non-numerical variables when considering a move to a new place.

I live in Spring as well, I am agency so I have experience in a few of the places listed. I hear many good things about Houston NW as it's the biggest in this area. Magnet hospitals are usually a good bet as well. Best of luck.