Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Hawaii

Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs in Hawaii concentrate in acute care, oncology, and behavioral health, with the strongest hiring activity centered on Honolulu, Hilo, and Maui. Major systems with consistent CNS demand include Hawaii Pacific Health, The Queen's Health Systems, and Maui Health, which anchor the state's tertiary and community hospital network. Geriatrics, diabetes management, and psychiatric-mental health are among the most in-demand specialties, reflecting Hawaii's older population demographics and ongoing primary care gaps across the islands. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles41
Top employerBAYADA Home Health Care
Top cityHonolulu, HI
Cities hiring9
Work type76% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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BAYADA Home Health Care
RN Clinical Manager, Home Health
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BAYADA Home Health Care
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RN Clinical Manager, Home Health
BAYADA Home Health Care
Honolulu, Hawaii
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Stryker
Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Hilo
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Stryker
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Clinical Specialist, Joint Replacement - Hilo
Stryker
Hilo, Hawaii
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$66k - $92k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Hologic
Clinical Account Manager
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Hologic
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Clinical Account Manager
Hologic
Honolulu, Hawaii
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$75k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Chief of Clinical Informatics Service (CIS)
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Physician - Chief of Clinical Informatics Service (CIS)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Honolulu, Hawaii
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Fresenius Medical Care
Student Social Work Clinical Placement
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Fresenius Medical Care
New 1m ago
Student Social Work Clinical Placement
Fresenius Medical Care
Honolulu, Hawaii
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs by City in Hawaii

Where Hawaii roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Honolulu
26 jobs
Hilo
3 jobs
Wailuku
3 jobs
Kailua-Kona
2 jobs
Waimea
1 job
Kahului
1 job
Kamuela
1 job
Makawao
1 job
Tripler Army Medical Center
1 job

Clinical Nurse Specialist Job Market in Hawaii

A snapshot from current Hawaii openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • BAYADA Home Health Care
    BAYADA Home Health Care7
  • The Queen's Medical Center
    The Queen's Medical Center5
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente3
  • Always Best Care Senior Services
    Always Best Care Senior Services3
  • L
    Lili'uokalani Trust2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services15
  • Medical Devices3
  • Manufacturing1
  • Technology & Software1
  • Non-Profit & Social Services1

What Hawaii Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse specialist jobs across Hawaii.

  • Active Hawaii RN license issued or recognized by the Hawaii Board of Nursing
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice in a clinical specialty
  • National certification as a clinical nurse specialist from ANCC or a specialty board
  • Minimum of two to three years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty area
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement evidence-based clinical practice protocols
  • Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in an acute care or ambulatory setting

Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Hawaii: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical nurse specialist in Hawaii?

You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Hawaii Board of Nursing and complete a graduate-level clinical nurse specialist program at the master's or doctoral level. Hawaii employers consistently expect national CNS certification from a recognized body such as ANCC before hire. Most facilities across Oahu and the neighbor islands also require documented clinical hours in your chosen specialty, such as adult-gerontology, pediatrics, or psychiatric-mental health, before granting full CNS privileges.

How much do clinical nurse specialists make in Hawaii?

Clinical nurse specialists in Hawaii earn a median of about $136,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,500 for the lowest 10% to over $147,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical nurse specialists in Hawaii?

Hawaii clinical nurse specialist roles are posted by BAYADA Home Health Care, The Queen's Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hawaii's hospital market is concentrated among a small number of large integrated systems, so these employers account for a significant share of all CNS openings statewide.

Which Hawaii cities have the most clinical nurse specialist jobs?

Honolulu, Hilo, and Wailuku are where the most clinical nurse specialist openings in Hawaii are posted. Honolulu drives the majority of demand as the state's primary center for tertiary hospitals and specialty care, while Hilo and Maui openings are backed by regional medical centers that serve neighbor island populations with limited access to off-island referrals.

Are there remote clinical nurse specialist jobs in Hawaii?

Yes, but they're rare. Clinical nurse specialist work is fundamentally hands-on, involving direct patient assessment, staff education, and bedside consultation, which limits remote options. About 24% of clinical nurse specialist openings tied to Hawaii are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how few portions of the role can be performed off-site. The parts most likely to accommodate remote work are telehealth consultation, quality improvement projects, and policy or protocol development.

How can I get hired as a clinical nurse specialist in Hawaii with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is completing a CNS graduate program that includes a Hawaii-based clinical practicum, which builds direct relationships with hiring managers at systems like Hawaii Pacific Health or The Queen's Health Systems before you graduate. New graduate CNS candidates often enter through nurse educator, quality improvement coordinator, or staff development roles that transfer CNS competencies. Securing your ANCC specialty certification before applying, even without extensive post-graduate experience, signals clinical readiness and gives you a concrete edge in Hawaii's competitive credentialed-nurse market.

Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse specialist jobs in Hawaii?

You can find and apply to clinical nurse specialist jobs in Hawaii on Migrate Mate, which lists current Hawaii openings across hospitals, health systems, and community health organizations statewide. Search the listings, find roles that fit your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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