Travel Nurse Pay in Hawaii
Approximate ranges as of October 2026. Packages change.
$2,100 – $2,700+
Typical weekly package range
Honolulu averages often sit higher (~$2,700 on some boards). Specialty and neighbor-island contracts can exceed this.
By Specialty (Approximate)
OR / Circulate Higher end
ICU / Critical Care Strong demand
L&D Competitive
ER Solid
Med-Surg / Tele More volume, lower average
What a Package Usually Includes
- Taxable hourly base
- Non-taxable housing stipend
- Meals & incidentals stipend
- Often travel reimbursement and completion bonus
The Housing Reality Check
Even a solid stipend frequently does not fully cover a solo furnished 1BR in Honolulu. Shared rooms ($1,200–$1,800 range) are common. Groceries and transportation also run higher than the mainland.
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